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Sir Richard Colt Hoare, 2nd Bt., F.R.S., F.S.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Richard Colt Hoare, 2nd Bt., F.R.S., F.S.A.
- Pembroke Castle, South Wales
Each pen and brown ink with brown wash, grey wash and watercolour over pencil, on laid paper, watermarked with the Strasburg Lily, unframed;
the first signed and inscribed in pen and brown ink, lower centre: North Front of Pembroke Castle &c -26 June 1793. RC Hoare fect.;
the second signed and inscribed in pen and brown ink, lower centre: North East View of Pembroke Castle Town. & Bridge. 26 June 1793. R.C.Hoare fect.
Provenance
John Campbell, Viscount Emlyn, 1st Earl Cawdor, Stackpole Court, Pembrokeshire (1790-1860);
with The Sabin Gallery, London, by 1963, by whom sold in 1963 to Walter Brandt
with The Sabin Gallery, London, by 1963, by whom sold in 1963 to Walter Brandt
Condition
North Front of Pembroke Castle:
This work has been well preserved and carefully presented. The medium remains strong and clear. The paper has discoloured very slightly as a result of prolonged exposure to light and there are occassional areas of minor surface dirt. These defects are very minor. The sheet has not been laid down.
The North-East View of Pembroke Castle, South Wales:
This work has been well preserved and carefully presented. The medium remains strong and clear. The paper has discoloured very slightly and there are occasional areas of minor surface dirt. These defects are very minor. 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."