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John William Godward, R.B.A.
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John William Godward, R.B.A.
- Playtime
- signed and dated u.r.: J.W. GODWARD 91
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 41cm., 20 by 16in.
Provenance
Arthur Tooth & Son, London;
Sotheby's, 16 October 1968, lot 78;
Frost & Reed, London;
M. Freeman Galleries, London;
F. Headley;
Sotheby's, New York, 24 February 1987, lot 60;
Christie's, New York, 11 November 1998, lot 96;
Private collection
Sotheby's, 16 October 1968, lot 78;
Frost & Reed, London;
M. Freeman Galleries, London;
F. Headley;
Sotheby's, New York, 24 February 1987, lot 60;
Christie's, New York, 11 November 1998, lot 96;
Private collection
Exhibited
Arthur Tooth, Winter Exhibition, 1891, no.17
Literature
Vern Grosvenor Swanson, John William Godward - The Eclipse of Classicism, 1997, p.181, illustrated p.43 colour plate 15
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There is fine craquelure visible on close inspection. Otherwise in generally good condition. UV light inspection reveals some very minor flecks or retouching in the sky and minor spots of retouching to the girl's dresses.
Held in a decorative gilded composition 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."