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William James Muller
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- William James Muller
- Two views of the interior of Cotehele House, Cornwall
- Both watercolour and bodycolour over pencil, one heightened with gum arabic
- The first: 544 by 741 mm; the second: 485 by 665 mm
including King Charles' Bedroom and the Old Dining Room
Condition
King Charles' Bedroom: This work has survived in good condition. The colours are bright and fresh. At the upper right hand corner there are several skilfully repaired teas. These can only be seen on very close inspection.
The Old Dining Room:
This work is in very good condition. The colours are bright and fresh.
"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
Cotehele House is positioned on the Cornish side of the river Tamar and has been owned by the Edgecumbe family for almost six hundred years. It is celebrated as one of the least altered medieval houses in Britain. Muller, it would seem, visited the house in the summer of 1844, as part of a two-month expedition to England's south-west. Tragically he was to die the following year, at the age of only thirty-three.