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Conrad, Joseph--Arbuthnot, Malcolm
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Conrad, Joseph--Arbuthnot, Malcolm
- Photographic portrait
- photographic paper
silverprint, depicting Conrad seated, half length, mounted, signed by the artist on the mount in pencil and blind-stamped on the image ("Malcolm Arbuthnot | 43 & 44 New Bond St"), inscribed on the mount by Conrad to Mrs Corona Gaynor and dated 1922, image size 190 x 140mm., framed and glazed (frame size 325 x 250mm.), some silvering at edges, not examined out of frame
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
Conrad "had 14 shots fired at me by Arbuthnot", a popular society photographer, in July 1919 (Conrad to Pinker, 17 July 1919, Collected Letters, VI, p.449).