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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
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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.