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Paul Sandby Munn
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Paul Sandby Munn
- Views in Wales, Shropshire and the Lake District
- Five, each watercolour over pencil;
four signed, inscribed and dated between 1803 and 1806 - Largest 320 by 464 mm
including the Pont Rhydwrwrie [?]; Vale of Tan y Bwlch; Borrowdale; Dogetty; Wenlock Priory; and (by another hand) a Castle in the Moonlit
Provenance
Probably Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. of Pitsligo (1773-1828)
Condition
Pont Rhydwrwrie [?], vale of Tan y Bwlch has been well preserved. There is some fading to the pigments and general surface dirt but the images retains a sense of grandeur. The original mount is discoloured.
Many of the pigments in the remaining drawings have faded.
"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."