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Robert Adam
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Adam
- A ravine with figures on a river bank
- Pen and brown ink with watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour and gum arabic, on laid paper watermarked: T. Budgen, original wash-line mount, unframed
Provenance
H.C. Green;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 April 1962, lot 2, to J. L. Naimaster, of The Fine Art Society;
with The Fine Art Society, London, by whom sold in 1962 to Walter Brandt
Condition
The drawing has been well preserved. The medium has remained fresh and the watercolour pigments are unfaded. Located in the centre of the extreme top edge of the sheet, there is a small vertical tear, which measures circa 16 mm. In a raking light it is possible to see several very light scuff-marks and rubbed areas. The drawing 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."
Catalogue Note
Alongside his success as an architect, Adam maintained throughout his life an interest in romantic landscape drawing. Even though these drawings were essentially private works, they were sufficiently well known for The Gentleman's Magazine to record in Adam's obituary that he had caught in his 'drawings in landscape, a luxuriance of composition, and an effect of light and shadow, which have scarcely ever been equalled'.