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Charles Bentley, O.W.S.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Bentley, O.W.S.
- A squall approaching the northern French coast; together with Fishing boats at Sunset off a harbour
- Both watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour, scratching out and gum arabic
- 22 by 27 cm; 8 ½ by 10 ½ in.; 21.5 by 32 cm; 8 1/2 by 12 1/2 in.
Provenance
The first: with the Fine Art Society, London, 1970;
sale, London, Sotheby’s, 13 July 2006, lot 45;
with John Spink, London;
by whom sold to the present owner;
the second: with John Spink, London;
by whom sold to the present owner
sale, London, Sotheby’s, 13 July 2006, lot 45;
with John Spink, London;
by whom sold to the present owner;
the second: with John Spink, London;
by whom sold to the present owner
Condition
A Squall approaching:
The colours of survived very well in this watercolour. The image is bright and fresh.
Sunset at Sea:
There has been some very minor discolouration to the paper in this work and there are occasional very minor foxmarks.
"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."