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ROBERT MACBRYDE | Still Life with Bones
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert MacBryde
- Still Life with Bones
- signed MacBryde (upper left); titled STILL LIFE WITH BONES on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 51cm., 18 by 20in.
- Executed circa 1959.
Provenance
Museum Street Gallery, London, where purchased Oliver Luard, circa 1961-2, and thence by descent
Christie's, London, 26 June 2015, lot 228
Christie's, London, 26 June 2015, lot 228
Condition
The canvas is unlined. The canvas undulates slightly in places. There are some localised areas of craquelure in the green pigment towards upper edge, towards centre of left edge and at the centre of the painting. There is also some craquelure in the blue shape towards the left hand edge. There is also a small amount of reticulation in the green pigment in the centre of the painting. There is a faint stretcher bar mark to the upper and lower edges. There is a small scratch in the paint in the lower left quadrant. There is some frame abrasion to all four edges. There are some very minor scuffs elsewhere. There is some light surface dirt and some evidence of studio matter and detritus, including a small line of blue paint above the bone in the centre. This excepting the work appears to be in good overall condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals some inconsistencies in the varnish which, as a result, fluoresce. There are also some areas of retouching at the extreme edges and in the lower right corner. The work is held within a simple, painted wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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
We are grateful to Roger Bristow for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.