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Thomas Hartley Cromek
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Hartley Cromek
- The Erectheum, Acropolis, Athens
- Watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour on paper
- 20 by 32.5cm., 8 by 12 3/4in.
- Executed circa 1844.
watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour on paper
Provenance
Randall Davies, F.S.A.
Sotheby's, London, 16 October 1981, lot 7
Sotheby's, London, 16 October 1981, lot 7
Condition
This work has been carefully presented within a Arnold Wiggins frame. Cromeck used very stable watercolour pigments and the pigments in this work have remain strong. There is a paper-stain located in the sky toward the upper edge of the sheet. There are also several minor foxmarks. This work has not been laid down.
For further information on this lot, please contact Mark Griffit-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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
'I was delighted by everything I saw at Athens: the colour of the buildings being much richer, and less dark than that of the ruins in Rome. As specimens of architechture, they are universally condered perfect' (T. H. Cromek, Reminiscences at Home and Abroad 1812-1855,August, 1834).
Cromek set sail for Corfu in July 1834. From there he travelled through Albania, to Ithaca and Delphi. He finally reached Athens and began making many drawings of the ancient sites. After two weeks he continued to Syria, but hearing that the plague was still a danger decided to proceed to Argos and Mycene before heading back to Corfu. He returned again to Athens in 1844 where he spent two months forming a collects ion of drawings of all the principal ruins.