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Thomas Stothard, R.A.
Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Stothard, R.A.
- Twelve drawings inspired by Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
- Twelve, each pen and grey ink and wash;
the mount applied with inscriptions reading: January Wife of Bath. / February Doctor's Tale. / March. Nun's Priest's Tale. / April. Knight's Tale. / May. Clerk's Tale. / June. Knight's Tale. / July. Knight's Tale / Aug. Monk's Tale. / Sept. Coke's Tale. Oct. Clocke's [sic] Tale. / Nov. Knight's Tale. Dec. Coke's Tale. the mount further inscribed: ORIGINAL DRAWINGS BY STOTHARD. R.A. - Each sheet: circa 17 by 64 mm
Condition
Each of the works are preserved in good condition. The mount is yellowed with time.
"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."