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Lot 40
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Helen Allingham, R.W.S.

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Helen Allingham, R.W.S.
  • A Cottage at Nunton, Wiltshire
  • signed l.r.: H. Allingham
  • watercolour
  • 21.5 by 16.5cm., 8½ by 6½in.

Provenance

The Leicester Galleries, London, 1909, where purchased by Miss Coward;
Christie's, 28 April 1987, lot 208, where purchased by the present owner

Exhibited

London, The Leicester Galleries, Exhibition of Works by Mrs Allingham, December 1909, no.88

Condition

Some faints signs of foxing in the sky otherwise the sheet appears to be sound. Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a gilt mount; unexamined out of frame.
"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."