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Sir Robin Philipson, P.R.S.A., R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Robin Philipson, P.R.S.A., R.A.
- Christmas Altar
- signed on the reverse: Robin Philipson; further signed on the stretcher and also signed, inscribed with artist's address and dated 1982 on a label attached to the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 111.7 by 71cm., 44 by 28in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, Gleneagles, 28 August 2002, lot 1103, where purchased by the present owners
Condition
Original canvas. A small area of craquelure near the centre of the altar; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition with strong passages of impasto.
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Held under glass in a gilt frame with a canvas inset; unexamined out of 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."