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Charles Bentley, O.W.S.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Bentley, O.W.S.
- The Rescue at Fowey Harbour, Cornwall; together with Low Tide
- Both watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour, scratching out and gum arabic
- 30.2 by 43 cm; 11 3/4 by 16 3/4 in.; 24.9 by 35.3 cm,; 9 3/4 by 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
The first: sale, London, Sotheby’s, 25 January 2007, lot 121
with John Spink, London;
by whom sold to the present owner;
the second: with the Fine Art Society, London, 1965
sale, London, Bonham’s, 9 November 2004, lot 81
with John Spink, London, 2005;
by whom sold to the present owner
with John Spink, London;
by whom sold to the present owner;
the second: with the Fine Art Society, London, 1965
sale, London, Bonham’s, 9 November 2004, lot 81
with John Spink, London, 2005;
by whom sold to the present owner
Condition
The Rescue, Fowey Harbour, Cornwall:
This work is in excellent condition. The watercolour has not faded and condition is retains its original strength and balance. The sheet has not been laid down.
Low Tide:
There are been some minor fading to some of the more delicate pigments and slight light staining. The gum arabic has dried places.
"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."