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Style of Major-General James Pattison Cockburn
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Major-General James Pattison Cockburn
- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Quebec
- bears initials and indistinctly dated l.r: J.C 18-6; also bears inscription on the reverse: Cathedral Church built by Sir Robert Milnes/ at Quebec when Governor of Lower Canada
- oil on canvas
- 34 by 47cm., 13½ by 18½in.
Literature
Crewe House, London, Inventory, Vol. 2, 1913, p.90, Corridor from Entrance Hall to Staircase;
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p. 21
An Inventory […] of Pictures at West Horsley Place, Surrey, The property of the Marquess of Crewe, 1938, p. 21
Condition
Original canvas. There is a craquelure pattern across the surface and a discoloured varnish; should benefit from cleaning.
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Held under glass in a gilt composite 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
The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was the first Anglican cathedral to be built outside of the British Isles. The Diocese of Quebec was founded in 1793 and its first bishop, Dr. Jacob Mountain, organised the erection of the cathedral. The design was modelled on St Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square, London. It was built between 1800-1804 and consecrated on 28 August 1804.