Lot 330
  • 330

Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding P.O.W.S

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding P.O.W.S
  • Fisherfolk on the shore near Dover at sunset
  • Watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour, scratching out, stopping out and gum arabic
    signed, lower centre: Copley Fielding

Provenance

With Spink's, London, by whom sold to the present owner

Condition

This watercolour has been carefully presented. Although some of the more delicate pigments have faded, the overall power of the work has been retained. Around the extreme edges of the sheet the paper has stained as a result of contact with a previous mount, There is a tiny paper blemish to the right of the setting sun. This can only be seen on very close inspection. 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."