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David Cox, R.W.S
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- David Cox, R.W.S
- Powis Park, Montgomeryshire, Wales
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour, scratching out, gum arabic and stopping out
- 583 by 847 mm
Provenance
Sir John Fowler, 1st Bt. (1817-1898);
his sale, London, Christie's, 1899;
Probably Sir John Barran, 2nd Bt. (1872-1952);
with Agnew's, London;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 April 1998, lot 86,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
his sale, London, Christie's, 1899;
Probably Sir John Barran, 2nd Bt. (1872-1952);
with Agnew's, London;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 April 1998, lot 86,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Condition
This impressive watercolour is in generally good condition. The paper has marginally discoloured in the upper left hand section of the sheet, this is visible in the catalogue image. Some of the more delicate pigments have softened with time, but the overall impression is of a strong and powerful image.
"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
N. Neil Solly in his Life of David Cox, published in 1873, notes that Cox first visited Powis Castle, the seat of Lord Clive, in 1837. Solly wrote that 'at Powis Castle, Hardwick Hall, and similar places, Cox appeared to be quite at home, and well known to the stewards, gardeners etc. who all seemed pleased to see him. He was in the habit, too, of walking about quite unattended, wherever he liked'.1
Six watercolours of the castle, the park and the terraces appeared among his exhibited works at the Society of Painters in Water-C🐈olour, three in 1838, two in 1842, another in 1844. It is likely that the present watercolour, given its size, was one of these.
1. N.N. Solly, Memoir of the Life of David Cox, London 1873, p. 85