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GEORGE RICHMOND, R.A. | Recollections of a Sunset
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of George Richmond, R.A.
- Recollections of a Sunset
- Watercolour and bodycolour on blue-grey paper;signed with the artist's initials and dated, lower right: GR Aug 26 /77, further inscribed and dated, lower left: Recollections of Sunset - august 22. 1877
- 128 by 274 mm
Condition
The work has been very well preserved. The pigments and paper are unchanged. At the upper left hand corner of the sheet, there is a small blemish, which may be a skilful repair. The sheet is not laid down.
"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
George Richmond enjoyed a sparkling career as a portrait painter and could count amongst his sitters some of the most notable names in Victorian England. As a young man, however, he had been far from conventional and during the late 1820s and early 1830s he associated himself with a small group of artists, including Samuel Palmer, who were known as the ‘Ancients’ and were heavily influenced by William Blake.
Richmond painted the present sheet in 1877, when he was sixty-eight years old. It is full of atmosphere and freedom and, inscribed 'Recollections of sunset', seems to have been made for his own pleasure.
Richmond painted the present sheet in 1877, when he was sixty-eight years old. It is full of atmosphere and freedom and, inscribed 'Recollections of sunset', seems to have been made for his own pleasure.