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James Malton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Malton
- View of the Provost's House and Trinity College, Grafton Street, 1796
- signed and dated l.l.: James Malton 1796
- watercolour with pen and ink
- 57 by 80cm., 22½ by 31½in.
together with an aquatint After James Malton, The Provost's House (8), 1890, 25.4 by 37.5cm., 10 by 14¾in.
Provenance
Lyon & Turnbull, Edinburgh, 11 December 2003, lot 27, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
The sheet appears to be sound, cockles slightly. There is a vertical line along the left edge where the sheet has been extended by the artist. Some surface abrasions near the roof of the Provost's house, which may relate to a repaired tear. Some minor abrasions in the upper right corner. Slightly discoloured, otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a gilt composite frame; unexamined out of frame.
AQUATINT
Not laid down. Appears in good overall condition. Unframed.
"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."