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Lot 217

Attributed to Thomas Rowlandson, British 1757-1827-  Crowds on the Somerset House Terrace, with...

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Lot 217

Attributed to Thomas Rowlandson, 
British 1757-1827- 
Crowds on the Somerset House Terrace, with...

Price Realised: Unsold Lot

Estimate: £800 - £1,200

Price realised is hammer price plus fees (31.2% Buyers Premium inclusive of VAT).

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Lot 217

Description

Attributed to Thomas Rowlandson, 
British 1757-1827- 

Crowds on the Somerset House Terrace, with the York Buildings Water Tower beyond; 

pen, brown ink, and watercolour on paper, 19.5 x 26 cm. 

Provenance: 
Private Collection, UK. 

Note: 
The banks of the river Thames were a frequent subject for celebrated caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson. Similar works include his view of Cheyne Walk [Museum of London, A23094] and of Putney Bridge [Morgan Library and Museum, New York, 1954.25].
The tall, needle-like structure in the background is the York Buildings Waterworks' Water Tower, a wooden tower which was built during the 17th century and remained a dominant feature of London’s skyline well into the 19th century. 

Buyer's Premium

The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.

VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.
(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Qualifying living artists and the descendants of artists deceased within the last 70 years are entitled to receive a re-sale royalty each time their work is bought through an auction house or art market professional.

It applies to lots with hammer value over £1,000 as follows:
0 to £50,000 - 4%
£50,000.01 to £200,000 - 3%
£200,000.01 to £350,000 - 1%
£350,000.01 to £500,000 - 0.5%
Exceeding £500,000 - 0.25%
ARR is capped at £12,500

Please note ARR is calculated in euros. Auctioneers will apply current exchange rates.

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