International Art Auction

June 15, 2010

LOT 62

Lot 62

John Sell Cotman (1782-1842)

John Sell Cotman (1782-1842)
Lot 62 Details
John Sell Cotman (1782-1842), British

FELBRIGG HALL, NORFOLK (IN THE PARK OF SIR ROBERT READE)

Pencil with brown wash; signed and dated 1818 lower right, inscribed on the reverse, “Pelbrigg (sic) Hall, Norfolk, Mrs. Windham”, titled to the gallery label verso
Sheet 6.5" x 11.25" — 16.5 x 28.6 cm.

Estimate $9,000-$12,000

Realised: $9,720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London;
Private Collection, Canada, purchased at Christie’s, London, November 8, 1994, lot 15; For whom purchased by the present Private Collection, Penteguishene, ON

Note:

Felbrigg Hall about five miles west of Cormer, Norfolk, was built for Francis Wingham 1621-4 with a west wing of 1675-87. The residence now belongs to the National Trust.

CONDITION DETAILS

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