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Harry Kernoff, R.H.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Harry Kernoff, R.H.A.
- Leaving the Bar (watercolour); Dublin Tram; Room Companions; A Quiet Smoke; A Few Words; Farm Askeaton, Co. Limerick; W. B. Yeats; James Connolly & The Citzen Army; James Clarence Mangan
- each signed and titled, three variously dated 1930, 1935 and 1936
- one watercolour with pen and ink; the others handcoloured watercolour and gouache woodblock prints
- largest: 20 by 14cm., 8 by 5½in.
Provenance
Purchased directly from the artist by the present owner in 1974
Condition
Leaving the Bar:
The sheet appears sound. Two reworked patches in the pavement which have been done by the artist. Overall the work appears in good overall condition.
Woodblock prints (8)
There is some cockling and discolouration of the sheet to 'Dublin Tram' and 'Room Companions', and a minor tear in upper edge of 'Room Companions'. Otherwise the works appear in generally good overall condition.
6 held in similar simple wood frames with beige mounts under glass; unexamined out of frames.
Three (James Connolly; James Mangan; Farm, Askeaton) unframed.
"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."