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Archibald Thorburn
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Archibald Thorburn
- The Watchful hinds
- signed and dated l.r.: A. Thorburn/ 1895-; titled and inscribed with the artist's address on a label attached to the backboard: No. 1/ "The Watchful Hinds"/ 88 Fellowes Road/ South Hampstead/ N. W
- watercolour and bodycolour
- 71 by 115.5cm., 28 by 45½in.
Provenance
Leggatt Brothers, London;
Acquired by the uncle of the present owner c.1935
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1895, no.920
Condition
STRUCTURE
The sheet appears sound. It undulates slightly in each corner. There appear to be a few faint spots of staining near the upper right edge and a small surface abrasion in the lower left corner; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
FRAME
Held under glass in a large, gilt plaster frame; 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."