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Joshua Cristall, P.O.W.S.
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Joshua Cristall, P.O.W.S.
- A Farmer Holding a Scythe, Isle of Wight
- signed and dated l.l.: J.Cristall 1812., inscribed l.r.: Isle of Whight [sic]
- pencil
- 26.6 by 18.1cm., 11¾ by 7in.
Provenance
Spink, London, September 1995
Condition
The pencil has been well preserved and the sheet retains much of its original tone. There is a small amount of surface dirt, several minor foxmarks and a small repair at three out of the four corners. In general this are all only visible on very enclose inspection.
For further information on this work please contact Mark Griffith-Jones at mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com or 0207 293 5083.
"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 drawing dates to 1812, a year in which Joshua Cristall spent a considerable amount of time on the Isle of Wight.
It is not certain if he travelled to the island independently or if he was invited there by his patron James Vine. What is clear however, is that while there, he completed many sketches and studies which formed the basis for his future ‘exhibition’ watercolours. Indeed, between 1813 and 1820 he presented eighteen 'Isle of Wight subjects' at the annual Society of Painters in Water-Colours exhibitions.
It is not certain if he travelled to the island independently or if he was invited there by his patron James Vine. What is clear however, is that while there, he completed many sketches and studies which formed the basis for his future ‘exhibition’ watercolours. Indeed, between 1813 and 1820 he presented eighteen 'Isle of Wight subjects' at the annual Society of Painters in Water-Colours exhibitions.