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EDWARD ONSLOW FORD | Bust of Sir William Quiller Orchardson
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Bust of Sir William Quiller Orchardson
- signed and dated: E. Onslow Ford 1894 and entitled: W. Q. Orchardson. 1895
- bronze, green-brown patina, on a serpentine marble base
- 64cm., 25 1/8in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 20 November 1997, lot 121;
Sotheby's, London, 21 May 2014, lot 87
Sotheby's, London, 21 May 2014, lot 87
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, 6 May - 5 August 1895, no.1643
Literature
A. Graves, The Royal Academy Exhibitors, vol. iii, London, 1906, p.137, no.1643
Condition
Overall the condition of the bronze is very good, with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few areas of slight greening to the bronze. There are a few surface scratches, including to the proper right side of the face. There are various minor chips and abrasions to the marble base.
"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."