- 11
20th Century
Estimate
60 - 80 GBP
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Description
- 20th century
- Government House, Salisbury, Rhodesia
- indistinctly signed W.T. Gyde and dated 1954; titled and inscribed To Major-General Sir John Noble Kennedy GCMG, KCVO, KBE, CM, MC./Governor of Southern Rhodesia - Jany 1947 to July 1954. on the mount
- watercolour
- overall: 45 by 53cm.; 17½ by 21in.
Condition
The sheet has been attached to the acidic window mount with an adhesive. There are two small scratches to the surface of the work in the lower right quadrant. There are also several minute areas of paint loss scattered across the sheet. There are traces of surface dirt and the pigments may have faded slightly over time. Subject to the above the work appears to be in good and stable condition.
The work is presented in a window mount. The window mount has been painted with a further image of the Tennis Pavilion and also bears an inscription. The frame is natural wood with a curved profile.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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
In 1979 Christopher Soames was made last governor of Southern Rhodesia overseeing the transfer to independence. Mary accompanied her husband and was a great success visiting refugees, schools and hospitals. Her charm won the admiration and confidence of the Rhodesian leaders and on one occasion when visiting a hospital, she found herself addressing hundreds of Joshua Nkomo's Zipra guerrillas. Her contribution was recognised when she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her public service.