Lot 26
  • 26

Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, R.W.S.

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, R.W.S.
  • THE GILDED APPLE
  • signed with monogram and dated 1899 l.r.

  • watercolour over pencil

Provenance

Christie's, 15 May 1984, lot 253;
Christopher Wood Gallery, London;
Private collection

Condition

STRUCTURE The sheet is apparently sound. There are some small areas of discolouration, mainly in the bottom half of the work, but generally the surface is in good overall condition with strong colours. FRAME Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5718 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."