The Cotman Collection | 38

Cotmania. Vol. I. 1926-7

Archive: SDK Sydney Decimus Kitson Archive
Reference Number: SDK/1/2/1/1
Page: 19 verso


  • Description

    On the Banks of a River

    Parson's sale catalogue: a print titled 'On the Banks of a River'. / Five catalogue entries of J. S. Cotman works.

    Date: 1926

  • Transcription

    COTMAN (J.S.). 1782 - 1842
    ON THE BANKS OF A RIVER. See No. 317.

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    COTMAN (JOHN SELL). 1782-1842.
    317 View on the Banks of a River. An old windmill and stone house partly enclosed by trees. Distant view of hills, sailing boats taking the bend of the river, figure of a woman on roadway in foreground. An important drawing in watercolour. 15 by 17¼ ... 60 guineas (See Illustration)

    318 A View in Norfolk. River Scene, with figure fishing from a punt, cottages with gardens leading down to the river bank to left, trees in distance. A fine example in watercolour. 8 by 12 ...£28

    319 An Old Half-Timbered House, with architectural stone entrance and porch and decorative overhanging windows, an old man entering a small door in centre, a dog at a stream in foreground. Signed. A fine example in pencil. 14¾ by 11 ...£15 15s (See Illustration)

    320 Castle Acre Priory, Norfolk. Landscape with picturesque ruins and foliage, debris, an old beam and barrel in a pond in foreground. In pencil. Signed. 14½ by 11 ... £12 12s
    *From the Collection of Lord Weardale.

    {handwritten to left of above} SDK

    321 View of a Swiss Chateau, with ornamental stonework and bridge across a stream leading direct to the entrance, a young girl with basket going up steps to left, foliage and goats in foreground. Signed. In pencil. 11 by 15¾ ... £10 10s

    E. Parsons & Sons, 45, Brompton Road, S.W.3

    {handwritten below} 1926.

On the Banks of a River