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Thomas Smythe 1825-1907
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Smythe
- going to market
- indistinctly signed l.l. and dated 81
- oil on canvas
- 31 by 46 cm.; 12ΒΌ by 18 in.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, 5th November 1997, lot 26
Condition
The canvas is original. There is a stretcher mark to the upper edge and craquelure throughout the sky. There is some surface dirt and some scattered specs of brown staining to the sky. Ultra violet light reveals spots of retoucing to the sky and further retouching and varnish to the lower half. Held in a decorative gold painted 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.