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Arthur Drummond
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur Drummond
- the harpist
- signed and dated l.l.: Arthur Drummond . 90
- oil on canvas
- 85 by 61 cm.; 33½ by 24 in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. The edge of the original canvas is visible around the edges and there has been some paint loss and lifting along edges,notably along the lower edge. There are some scattered chips of paint to the figure's leg and elsewhere and some cracking to paint surface in the are above the signature. Ultraviolet light reveals some scattered spots of retouching to the figure's hair, harp and spone spots elsewhere, under an opaque varnish. Held in a decorative plaster frame with some losses to the moulding.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."