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David Cox, R.W.S.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- David Cox, R.W.S.
- Breidden Hill in the Welsh Borders
- watercolour over pencil
- 26.4 by 44cm., 101/4 by 17¼in.
Provenance
Mr Ward, the artist's brother-in-law;
Dr. Crompton;
Sale, Manchester, 4 October 1881, lot 40 (as by Peter De Wint);
Sir Bruce Ingram;
Michael Ingram;
Lowell Libson, London
Dr. Crompton;
Sale, Manchester, 4 October 1881, lot 40 (as by Peter De Wint);
Sir Bruce Ingram;
Michael Ingram;
Lowell Libson, London
Exhibited
Possibly, London, Associated Artists in Water-Colour, 1811, no. 261;
Birmingham, Sun, Wind, and Rain, The Art of David Cox, 2008-2009, no.10
Birmingham, Sun, Wind, and Rain, The Art of David Cox, 2008-2009, no.10
Literature
Scott Wilcox, Sun, Wind, and Rain, The Art of David Cox, Yale, 2008, no.149
Condition
This watercolour is in very fine condition. The colours have not faded and the sheet is in its original condition.
"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
This powerful watercolour shows Breidden Hill, which lies on the boundary between Shropshire and Montgomeryshire. To the right of the composition stands Rodney's Pillar, a stone structure that was constructed in 1782 to celebrate Admiral George Rodney's victory over the French fleet in the Caribbean.
The watercolour dates from early in David Cox's career. It has recently been suggested that it may have been the picture entitled The Breidden Hills, near Welch Pool that Cox exhibited at the Associated Artists in Water-Colour exhibition in 1811.
With its broad washes of warm colour and emphasis on a pure and rural subject matter, the work demonstrates the influence of Peter De Wint on the young painter. Both De Wint and Cox would become leading lights in the art world during the first half of the 19th century.
The watercolour dates from early in David Cox's career. It has recently been suggested that it may have been the picture entitled The Breidden Hills, near Welch Pool that Cox exhibited at the Associated Artists in Water-Colour exhibition in 1811.
With its broad washes of warm colour and emphasis on a pure and rural subject matter, the work demonstrates the influence of Peter De Wint on the young painter. Both De Wint and Cox would become leading lights in the art world during the first half of the 19th century.