11th Nov, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Sale (Day One) The Contents of Knavesmire Lodge
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William James Boddy (1832-1911)
York Minster
Signed and dated 1909, watercolour, together with a further watercolour by Paul Marny depicting a street scene possibly York, an example by E Moore "Easby" (Abbey), two examples by Jessie Dudley and a half length portrait of a young boy leaning on a column, in the style of George Richmond 33.5cm by 24cm and various other sizes (6)
Sold for £320
Estimated at £150 - £200
Brief condition report, given number in lot as follows.
Marny - Stome staining and discolouration to mount. Light discolouration to sheet. Unworked areas appear broadly clean. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame.
Style of Richmond - Significant staining across sheet. Colour depth faded and muted. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame.
Boddy (Minster) - Notable staining to sheet. Somewhat more pronounced within bands or scorch marks, possibly in line with old backing board at height of tower and roof line in general. Colour depth diminshed as a result of this. Possibly some staining in addition. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame.
Boaters before cottage - Poor overall condition with significating staining, large sized foxing spots, reduction to colour. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame.
Easby - Staining across entire sheet. Reduction to overall colour depth. Some foxing. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame.
Figures with parasolls before abbey - Signigicatng stainiga cross sheet. Reductuion to colour. No evidence of cockling. Not examined out of the frame.
Auction: Autumn Fine Sale (Day One) The Contents of Knavesmire Lodge, 11th Nov, 2022
THE SELECTED CONTENTS OF KNAVESMIRE LODGE, YORK FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MR DARRELL BUTTERY MBE
Darrell Buttery (1941-2022) was an inspiring teacher, a writer, and a champion of the civic heritage of York. This sale offers selected contents of his home, Knavesmire Lodge, a Georgian villa overlooking York Racecourse, and will include furniture, antiques, fine art, and books.
Autumn Fine Sale (Day Two) catalogue
British, European & Sporting Art catalogue
Viewing
Sunday 6 November 11am-4pm, Monday 7 November to Thursday 10 November 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am.
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