John Varley, O.W.S. (London 1778-1842)

A view of a northern town

Details

John Varley, O.W.S. (London 1778-1842)
A view of a northern town
with inscription by the artist's grandson 'I certify that this is an original drawing/by old John Varley/Born 1779/Died 1842/Herb^t Varley Grandson/6^t^h Aug: 1899' (on the reverse)
pencil and watercolour, unframed
8½ x 14¼ in. (21.6 x 36.2 cm.)

Provenance

By descent to Herbert Varley (d. 1903), the artist's grandson.
Michael Ingram (+); Sotheby's, London, 8 December 2005, part of lot 210.
with Abbott and Holder, London, April 2006, where purchased by the present owner.

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Please note the watercolour is in a temporary frame and will be sold unframed.

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Lot Essay

It has not been possible to identify the town which is depicted in the present watercolour, though it has been suggested that it could be either Chester, York or Jedburgh, three historical cities all famed for their impressive cathedrals dominating the skyline of the landscapes in which they sit.

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