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William Pars A.R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William Pars A.R.A.
- Gersau on the Lake of Lucerne, Switzerland
- Watercolour over traces of pencil, heightened with pen and black ink, on laid paper, unframed
Provenance
Leonard G. Duke, C.B.E. (1890-1971);
with Spink's, London, by 1970, by whom sold in 1970 to Walter Brandt
Literature
A. Wilton, William Pars, Journey through the Alps, London 1979, p. 54, no. 25
Condition
This watercolour has been well preserved and carefully presented. Although some of the more delicate watercolour pigments have faded slightly, the image remains well balanced and clear. There is some occasional very minor surface dirt to the sheet and a minor stain can be seen at the upper top right hand corner. In the sky, towards the upper centre of the composition, there is a small area of restoration. This can only be seen on very close inspection. Along the extreme lower edge of the sheet there is some very minor pigment loss. The sheet has not been laid down.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."