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Samuel Bough, R.S.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Samuel Bough, R.S.A.
- London from Shooters Hill
- titled, signed and dated l.l.: London from Shooters Hill/Sam Bough 1872
- oil on canvas
- 109 by 185cm., 43 by 73in.
Provenance
Bought from the artist in 1872 by Alexander Mitchell Innes of Ayton Castle, Berwickshire;
Richard Green, London;
Private collection
Richard Green, London;
Private collection
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1872, no.114;
London, Royal Academy, 1874, no.561
London, Royal Academy, 1874, no.561
Literature
Sidney Gilpin, Sam Bough, R.S.A., Some Account of his Life and Works, 1905, pp-172-173, 225
Condition
The canvas has been lined. The work is in good overall condition and is clean and ready to hang.
UV light inspection reveals areas of retouching throughout the work.
Held in a gilt frame.
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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
'While staying at Old Charlton in Kent, Bough and his host, Mr. Macbeath, walked to Shooter's Hill, on the look out for a subject. Taking his sketch book and pencil, the artist ran in a hasty outline of the leading points of the vast scene which lay before him; then made a few loose jottings; and from this meagre amount of material, sprang the large picture of "London from Shooters Hill," exhibited at the Scottish Academy in 1872, and at the Royal Academy two years later. The effect is that of a cloudy sky, and yet a thundery atmosphere hangs about it. A baggage waggon passes along. Soldiers, dusty and travel-worn, guard the waggon as it wends its way slowly towards the great city. Numbers of onlookers gather in front of a public house. Near the park gates the artist has introduced his wife and niece, with their favourite dogs. A soldier in the rear stoops to fasten his boot-lace; and on the opposite bank a gaudily dressed female sits looking at him.' (Sidney Gilpin, Sam Bough, R.S.A., Some Account of his Life and Works, 1905, pp.172-173)