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John White Abbott
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- John White Abbott
- The copper mines on the Dart from Holne Chase
- Pen and grey ink and watercolour, on two sheets of laid paper;
signed and inscribed on a fragment of the original mount: The Copper Mines on the Dart from Holne Chase / JWA aug.t 30 1798 - 230 by 185 mm
Provenance
By descent in the artist's family until;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 21 March 2002, lot 157
sale, London, Sotheby's, 21 March 2002, lot 157
Condition
This watercolour is in good condition. If there has been some softening to the pigments, this is very minor. There is some tiny pigment loss along the extreme bottom edge of the sheet and a little surface dirt, where the two sheets of paper meet.
"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
Holne Chase is situated about three and a half miles to the west of the village of Ashburton, within the present day Dartmoor National Park. The estate of Holne Chase is ancient, having been granted to Baldwin FitzGilbert, Sheriff of Devon by William the Conqueror in 1066. The lands were to remain in the possession of his descendants until 1885.