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Edward Middleton Barry, R.A.
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Edward Middleton Barry, R.A.
- Design for Crewe Hall
- signed and inscribed on the mount: E. M. Barry R.A., Crewe Hall; also inscribed under the mount Crewe Hall
- watercolour and pencil, with another watercolour of Crewe Hall by S.J. Watson
- 64 by 97cm., 25 by 38in.
Exhibited
Possibly Royal Academy 1868, either no.862 or no.897, both listed as Design: Crewe Hall
Literature
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p. 57
Condition
BARRY
The sheet is laid down and the backing board is slightly warped. The surface is dirty and the discoloured and should benefit from cleaning. Held in gilt frame under glass.
WATSON
Laid down, the backing board is bowed; scattered foxing across surface and discoloured. Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of frame.
"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
Edward Barry was a renowned English architect with one of his most significant commissions being the construction of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. His father was the architect Sir Charles Barry, famous for his country houses and for designing the new Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament).
When Crewe Hall burnt down in 1866, 1st Baron Houghton reportedly telegraphed from the lawn surrounded by his salvaged pictures declaring: 'Crewe is burning...come and built it up again.' Barry was commis😼sioned, and supervised J. Birnie Philip, J. G. Crace, Henry Weekes and the firm of Clayton and Bell in the constr𒆙uction of the new Crewe Hall.