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Stanhope Alexander Forbes, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Stanhope Alexander Forbes, R.A.
- GOING TO SCHOOL, PAUL, NEAR PENZANCE
- signed and dated l.r.: Stanhope A. Forbes/ 1917
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 61cm., 20 by 24in.
Exhibited
London, Richard Green, Modern British Paintings, May 1987, no.23
Literature
Caroline Fox, Stanhope Forbes and the Newlyn School, 1993, illus. p.87
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There is a very minor surface abrasion in the upper left corner, otherwise the work appears in excellent overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light there appears to be a small line of retouching below the date and there are minor dark areas in front of the girl in yellow which may be retouching.
FRAME
Held in a gilt composite 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."