Lot 257
  • 257

William Callow

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • William Callow
  • Coastal Landscape with seamen loading ships
  • signed with initials WC and dated Dec 1866 (lower left)
  • pencil on light blue-gray paper
  • 8 by 12 1/2 in.; 20.3 by 31.8 cm.

Provenance

Swetzoff Gallery, Boston;
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1967.

Condition

Work is on light grey-blue paper with faint scattered pin dots of discoloration. There are also one or two faint cream colored foxspots. There is an approximately 4 inch long discoloration, presumably a tape stain. The top edge is deckled and the other 3 are machine cut. Edges are all time stained
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
(C) 2025 Sotheby's
All alcoholic beverage sales in New York are made solely by Sotheby's Wine (NEW L1046028)