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Benjamin Williams Leader, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Benjamin Williams Leader, R.A.
- An Old Surrey Home
- signed and dated l.l.: B.W.LEADER.1897.
- oil on canvas
- 76 by 127cm., 30 by 50in.
Provenance
Christie's, London, 3 June 1999, lot 151;
Haynes Fine Art, Worcestershire, where purchased by the present owner
Haynes Fine Art, Worcestershire, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is not lined. In generally good original condition, possibly would benefit from a light clean but ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET
Some scattered spots of retouching to the sky and figures, over which a general wash of retouching has been applied, with further spots and flecks elsewhere.
FRAME
Within a Victorian moulded plaster 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."
Catalogue Note
Leader moved to Burrows Cross House near Gomshall in Surrey in 1889. The present lot depicts the 16th century Old Malt House (now Malt House Cottages) in Gomshall.