15th Jan, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Richard Dighton (1795-1880)
"Thomas Mashiter Esq. (Essex Union Hounds)" mounted on his hunter standing in a landscape
Watercolour, 46cm by 37cm
Thomas Mashiter of Hounchurch Lodge, died 1862
Sold for £200
Estimated at £70 - £100
Fairly pronounced time staining across the sheet. In addition to consistent varying-sized foxing spots throughout but more apparent within the sky area. Some fading and overall reduction of colour (the red remains reasonable). Surface scuff/abrasion to upper right-hand corner, quantity of thunder fly's trapped beneath glass on mount. General staining and foxing to mount also. Very slight cockle to the sheet, not examined out of the frame.
Auction: Townhouse & Country House, 15th Jan, 2022
To include selected contents from North Carlton Old Hall, Lincolnshire, as instructed by the executors of the late Mr & Mrs Peter Heneage, these items will be denoted with a ^ symbol throughout the catalogue. The sale offers an appealing mix of traditional antiques and curiosities, good furnishing pieces and specialist collectors’ items.
Items on Day Two will be sold in two salerooms running concurrently, both beginning at 9.30am:
Part II - Lots 500 onwards
Part III - Lots 1000 onwards
Please note you will be required to pay for and collect your items by Thursday 20th January, unless by prior arrangement. Collections are by appointment from Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5pm. To make an appointment call 01969 623780 or email reception@tennants-ltd.co.uk
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Tuesday 11 January - Thursday 13 January 10am-4pm, Friday 14 January 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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