19TH C. ENGLISH WATERCOLOR OF STATELY HOUSE BY ISAAC BALL
Similar Sale History
Recommended Items
Item Details
Description
"Abney House, Formerly the Residence of Dr. Watts", watercolor on paper, signed lower left "Isaac Ball" (of Clapton), also marked "From a Sketch made on the Spot in 1843", depicting a palatian home in Stoke Newington (near London) built in 1700 surrounded by wooded parkland, in a Birdseye maple frame with wooden backboard, glazed, OS: 13 3/4" x 17". Toning. The Manor of Stoke Newington was inherited by Lady Mary and Sir Thomas Abney (1640-1722, a principal founder of the Bank of England and Lord Mayor of London in 1700), and it was thereafter named "Abney House". Dr. Isaac Watts (Congregational minister, hymn writer and theologian, 1674-1748) was a houseguest at Abney for 36 years. After 1843 the house was demolished and salvaged for building materials.
Buyer's Premium
- 25%
19TH C. ENGLISH WATERCOLOR OF STATELY HOUSE BY ISAAC BALL
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
3 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Thomaston, ME, usSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
TOP