拍品 58
- 58
FOLLOWER OF SAMUEL SCOTT | London, the York Buildings Water Tower, Westminster Abbey beyond
估價
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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描述
- Follower of Samuel Scott
- London, the York Buildings Water Tower, Westminster Abbey beyond
- oil on canvas, in a carved and gilt wood frame
- 61 x 113 cm.; 24 1/8 x 44 3/8 in.
來源
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Lady'), London, Sotheby's, 8 December 2016, lot 208;
Where acquired by the present owner.
Where acquired by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas is lined, the paint surface is clean and the varnish is clear and even. The colours are bright and well-preserved and the painting is ready to hang without a need for any further work. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouchings in the sky, mainly to reduce the appearance of craquelure, but with two larger, more concentrated areas of retouching either side of the Water Tower, the larger of which measures 10 x 3 cm. There is also a line of retouching in the sky to the right of the boat on the left, measuring 4 cm. long. In overall good condition.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Scott painted this view on three different occasions between 1742–55,1 and it seems likely that his depictions of the York Buildings Water Tower served as a model for Canaletto's own two paintings and one drawing made from almost the same viewpoint.2 The author of the present work closely follows the topography of Scott's paintings, but it would seem very likely that he also knew of Canaletto's versions, as the motif of the furled sail to the left of the water tower is of Canaletto's creation, and does not feature in Scott's version. 1. R. Kingzett, 'A Catalogue of the Works of Samuel Scott', in The Walpole Society, no. 48, London 1982, p. 54, cat. nos. A, B, C, cat. no. C reproduced plate 18b.
2. W.G. Constable, Canaletto, Oxford 1976, vol. II, p. 417, cat. no. 427, reproduced vol. I, plate 427 and vol. II p. 576, cat. no. 747, reproduced vol. I, plate 747.
2. W.G. Constable, Canaletto, Oxford 1976, vol. II, p. 417, cat. no. 427, reproduced vol. I, plate 427 and vol. II p. 576, cat. no. 747, reproduced vol. I, plate 747.