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Jonathan Skelton
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Jonathan Skelton
- Lord Tyrawley's House upon Greenwich Hill
- Watercolour heightened with pen and grey ink on laid paper, unframed;
signed and inscribed verso: Lord Tyrawley's House upon Greenwich Hill - / Skelton / No 5 - 237 by 555 mm
Provenance
Probably Thomas Blofeld, of Hoveton House, Norfolk (b. 1753);
by family descent to Thomas Calthope Blofeld, of Hoveton House, Norfolk (1838-1908);
his Executor's sale, London, Hodgson's, 30 April 1909, lot 602
by family descent to Thomas Calthope Blofeld, of Hoveton House, Norfolk (1838-1908);
his Executor's sale, London, Hodgson's, 30 April 1909, lot 602
Literature
R. Pierce, 'Jonathan Skelton and his Watercolours', Walpole Society, Glasgow 1956-57, p. 14
Condition
Considering that this watercolour was created in 1757, the work has been well preserved. However, some of the more delicate pigments have faded and there are areas of discolouration to the sheet. Around the edges there are a number of small tears and studying the work in a raking light reveals several soft creases to the sheet. The work has not been laid down, but is attached to an old acidic mount along the upper edge.
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
"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
Skelton created this extensive panoramic landscape in 1757. An extremely rare survival, this watercolour is one of only three views of Greenwich that the artist is known to have made. Another, entitled Greenwich Park, A Capriccio is now at Tate Britain (T08254), while the whereabouts of a third In Greenwich Park is unknown. Until its re-emergence earlier this year, the present work was also presumed lost. It has not been offered at auction since Thomas Blofeld’s sale at Hodgson’s, London on the 30thApril 1909.