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Percy Horton, 1897-1970
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Percy Horton
- postman
- signed and dated 27
- oil on canvas
- 50x40.5cm.; 19¾x16in.
Provenance
From the collection of the late Edward Le Bas R. A.
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy Diploma Galleries, Le Bas Collection, A Painter's Collection, 1963, no.80
Oxford, Ashmolean Museum, Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings by Percy Horton, June 17 - July 4 1964, no.6
Sheffield, The Graves Art Gallery, Percy Horton Exhibition, 4 September 1982 - 5 March 1983, cat. no.5 (Touring)
Oxford, Ashmolean Museum, Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings by Percy Horton, June 17 - July 4 1964, no.6
Sheffield, The Graves Art Gallery, Percy Horton Exhibition, 4 September 1982 - 5 March 1983, cat. no.5 (Touring)
Condition
The canvas is original. There is some light surface dirt. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals spots of retouching towards the upper left corner, to the sitter's left hand and hat. Held in a gold painted frame.
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"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."