Rev. John (1778) Thomson

Lot 189: Thomson's Tomb on the Thames

Name: Thomson's Tomb on the Thames
Brand: Christie's
SKU: 73ccadc1f0

Est: £1,500 GBP - £2,000 GBPSold:

Christie'sLondon, United KingdomDecember 02, 2014

Item Overview

Description

John Varley, O.W.S. (London 1778-1842) Thomson's Tomb on the Thames signed and dated 'J. Varley 1824' (lower right) pencil and watercolour with scratching ou 6 x 9 1/8 in. (15.2 x 23.1 cm.)

Dimensions

15.2 x 23.1 cm.

Artist or Maker

Rev. John (1778) Thomson

Provenance

with Agnew's, London. Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 15 March 1990, lot 129, where purchased by Mrs T.S. Eliot.

Notes

James Thomson (1700-1748) was a Scottish poet who is renowned as one of the precursors of the Romantic Movement. His Seasons was first published in four parts between 1725-30 and was heralded as his masterpiece. Varley illustrated the republished edition in 1804.

Auction Details

Old Master and British Drawings and Watercolours

Christie's

December 02, 2014, 01:00 PM UTC

85 Old Brompton Road, London, LDN, SW7 3LD, UK

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