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E*** Hart, 20th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- E*** Hart
- a set of four watercolours including two golden plovers, long-billed curlew and ducks
- one signed
- watercolour and bodycolour
- each 52x82.5cm.; 20½x32½in.
Condition
Executed on thick wove paper, the sheet is sound. There are a few pinhead sized specks of brown staining to the sky and some general discolouration to the sheet. A faint line of pigment is visible just above the horizon line to the centre of the sky. There appears to be a few tiny light fox marks to the sky. Otherwise in good condition. Mounted and held in a simple varnished wood frame in fair condition. Under glass and unexamined out of frame.
The other works:
Each executed on wove paper, the sheets are generally sound. Some evidence of minor mount staining, specks of brown pigment staining to the skies and elsewhere, and general discolouration to various works. The work showing two mallards in water has shifted slightly within the mount. Each mounted and held in simple varnished wood frames. All under glass and unexamined out of frames.
"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."