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William Roberts, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- William Roberts, R.A.
- The Guitarists
- signed and dated 1975.
- oil on canvas
- 40.5 by 51cm.; 16 by 20in.
Provenance
Purchased by the previous owner at the Royal Academy, 1976
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 1976, no.296.
Condition
The canvas is unlined.
A small pale blue line is visible where the canvas meets the frame in the lower left corner. This could be the markings of the slip on the canvas or the hand of the artist. The paint surface is otherwise in good condition.
Under ultra-violet light the canvas is free from retouching.
Held in a gilded frame with a green painted cross-section and a mottled green slip.
"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."