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Sylvia Gosse
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sylvia Gosse
- mrs alexandra russell
- signed; also signed with initials and titled twice on labels attached to the stretcher
oil on canvas
- 61 by 51cm.; 24 by 20in.
Provenance
Thomas Agnew's and Sons, London, whence purchased by the present owner
Condition
The canvas has been relined.
There is a small area of craquelure in the upper left quadrant but otherwise the paint surface is in good overall condition.
Examination under ultra-violet light reveals scattered spots of retouching in all four quadrants of the canvas, specifically along the edges and in the lower right quadrant.
Held in a gilded rectilinear frame with a cream painted cross-section.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."