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James Pollard 1792-1867
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- James Pollard
- The arrival of the Royal Mail at the General Post Office, London
- signed l.r.: J Pollard
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With Ackermann;
N. C. Selway;
J. H. Crang, Toronto, Canada
N. C. Selway;
J. H. Crang, Toronto, Canada
Literature
N.C. Selway, James Pollard 1792-1867, 1965, cat. no. 51 (illustrated);
N. C. Selway, The Golden Age of Coaching and Sport, 1972, cat. no. 53
N. C. Selway, The Golden Age of Coaching and Sport, 1972, cat. no. 53
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There are no tears or damages and the work would appear to be in generally good condition.
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some cosmetic retouching to the architecture to the right of the composition, as well as spots of retouching in the foreground.
Held in a simple 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."