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Circle of Sir William Quiller Orchardson R.A.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir William Quiller Orchardson R.A.
- asleep
- oil on paper laid on canvas
Provenance
Aitken Dott; Edinburgh;
Sotheby's, Belgravia, 13 November 1978, lot 410 as The Green Sofa and attributed to John Lavery, where bought by Lady Scott for £1,100
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
PAINT SURFACE
There is a chip to the varnish, centre of the top edge. A slightly discoloured varnish throughout. Otherwise in good stable condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals flourescing to the upper left quadrant and scattered spots throughout, probably old retouching.
FRAME
Held in an ornate gilded composite frame. Under glass and unexamined out of 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."