22nd Sep, 2018 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House (Part II)

 
  Lot 1115
 

1115

Paul Sandby RA (1725-1809) Caernarvon Castle Watercolour, 48cm by 64cm Provenance: Thos...

Paul Sandby RA (1725-1809)
Caernarvon Castle
Watercolour, 48cm by 64cm

Provenance: Thos Agnew & Sons Ltd, London

Sold for £2,000
Estimated at £2,000 - £3,000


 

Moderate to relatively pronounced time staining throughout sheet. Slightly more evident in certain areas such as within the sky above the left hand side turrets. Subtle cockelling to paper throughout sheet (not examined out of the frame). Relatively subtle horizontal line running between the canopy of the two trees within the sky with some possible associated retouching. Colour depth reasonable to good with some slight tempering/fading lightly compounded by the time staining. Otherwise in generally good order.

 


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Auction: Country House (Part II), 22nd Sep, 2018

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