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Thomas Luny 1759-1837
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Luny
- Shipping off Harwich
- inscribed l.r.: T Luney 1777
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Sir Albert Stern
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. Cracquelure is even and consistent with age. There are small areas of repair, visible on close inspection, to the lower, centre and upper right of the canvas, and to the upper centre.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered and quite extensive light re-touching, and some filling of cracquelure to the centre upper left of the painting.
FRAME
Held in a gilt wood 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. 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."