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Lot 70
  • 70

Continental School, 18th and 19th Century

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Continental School, 18th and 19th Century
  • A collection of forty ornithological watercolours, including a Red Grouse and a Jay
  • The majority watercolour over traces of black chalk;
    various sheets bear inscriptions, recto and verso

Condition

All hinge mounted, in many cases with more than one work in each mount. Predominantly in good condition, with some slight staining and foxing in places. The medium is generally fresh and vibrant throughout. Individual measurments: 186 - 268 by 177 mm; 300 by 207 mm; 212 by 240 mm 183 - 321 by 238 mm; 215 by 361 mm 191 - 216 by 161 mm (bears inscription, lower right: holsteyn); 160 by 202 mm 187 - 115 by 110 mm; 111 by 121 mm; 163 by 186 mm; 120 by 115 mm; 128 by 103 mm 179 - 278 by 200 mm; 175 by 261 mm 178 - 242 by 209 mm (bears monogram: HB); 201 by 156 mm (bears monogram: HB) 173 - 133 by 88 mm; 132 by 88 mm; 134 by 88 mm; 132 by 87 mm (all extensively inscribed, verso) 172 - 164 by 102 mm; 164 by 102 mm; 100 by 85 mm
"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."