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Peter De Wint O.W.S.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter De Wint O.W.S.
- Holme Fen, Cambridgeshire
- Watercolour over pencil heightened with touches of bodycolour
- 299 by 470 mm
Provenance
J.M. Heathcote, of Conington Castle;
with Appleby Brothers, London;
sale, London, Christie's, 30 June 1981, lot 78, to the present owner
with Appleby Brothers, London;
sale, London, Christie's, 30 June 1981, lot 78, to the present owner
Literature
Apollo Magazine, March 1963
Condition
This watercolour has been carefully presented. Some of the pigments have faded somewhat, and there is evidence of very light and minor foxing in parts of the sky. The sheet has not been laid down but is attached to a mount at the extreme edges verso.
"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."