Samuel Hieronymus Grimm

including the Chapter House at Lincoln; Lincoln Cathedral (3); the vicar's cottage at Lincoln with the Palace Gate and Old Chantry; the Bishop's Palace (2); Newport Gate; Vicar's Court; the Grammar School and the ruin of St Swithins Church; Glass Gate with the Roman wall; the Monk's Abbey; Potter Gate, Lincoln Close; St Giles' Hospital with Lincoln Cathedral in the distance; the remains of the southern Roman Gate; the Inner Courtyard of the Vicars’ College; Lincoln from the north-west with the Castle and Roman walls; Lincoln from the road to Greatwell; the St Mary’s Church; the High Street, and others

Probably Sir Richard Kaye, 6^th Bt. (1736-1809)

These works are very well preserved and beautifully mounted. Throughout the collection one or two of the sheets have some minor scattered foxing and occasional paper defects and discolouration – but these faults are very minor. In general the group is in excellent 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.
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This collection of views of Lincoln was drawn by Grimm between the middle of July and end of September 1784. He had been invited there by his friend and most important patron Sir Richard Kaye, who, in 1783, had been appointed Dean of Lincoln. Grimm had been patronised by Sir Richard since the early 1770s who was interested in all things ‘curious.’¹ Kaye was a trustee of the British Museum and he bequeathed much of his collection to that institution upon his death.

^{1. R.M. Clay, Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, London 1939, p. 91}