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Jonathan Skelton
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jonathan Skelton
- A Church tower seen from an orchard, probably St. Mary's, Beddington
- Watercolour over pencil, on laid paper, unframed
Provenance
Leonard G. Duke, C.B.E. (1890-1971);
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 July 1970, lot 170, to Walter Brandt
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 July 1970, lot 170, to Walter Brandt
Literature
The Walpole Society, 36 Vol. Rowland Peirce, Joathan Skelton and his Water-colours, no. 60-65
Condition
This watercolour has been well preserved and carefully presented. Although the more delicate pigments may have faded very slightly, the image remains generally strong and fresh. The sheet has 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."
Catalogue Note
Dating from circa 1750 this drawing is likely to depict St. Mary's Church in the village of Beddington. Jonathan Skelton was a frequent vistor to the area, as his major patron Archbishop William Herring lived only a few miles away at Addington Palace. Dying at such a young age, Skelton's works are rarely to be found on the market or in such fine condition.