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Archibald Thorburn
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Archibald Thorburn
- The Polar Bear
- inscribed on the reverse by Constance Thorburn: Dear Mr Howorth/ I am so very sorry/ to have kept you waiting/ so long for this drawing. There/ is no question it was painted/ by Mr Thorburn. We have so/ often looked at it together./ It is a fine work though an/ early one./ Yours sincerely/ Constance Thorburn/ Always all best wishes/ June 1944
- watercolour
Condition
The sheet is sound. There is some very minor discolouration in places and some minor fox marks in places, particularly in the lower section. There is some very minor surface dirt to the lower edge and elsewhere. Otherwise in good condition. Held in a simple wooden frame in fair condition. Under glass and unexamined out of frame.
"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."