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Elwin Hawthorne
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Elwin Hawthorne
- St Thomas's Church, Stepney
- signed l.r.: E HAWTHORNE
- oil on canvas
- 35.5 by 51 cm.; 14 by 20 in.
Provenance
Alex Reid & Lefevre, London, where bought by Sir David Scott, 7 May 1931 for £12.12.0
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas in good overall condition.
PAINT SURFACE
There are scattered areas of light craquelure in all four quadrants. There are traces of dirt and surface matter across the paint surface which may benefit from a light clean.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under UV light reveals no sign of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a painted decorative composition frame which has sustained some abrasions.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present view is taken from the end of Arbour Square with St. Thomas's Church in profile. The distinctive east London landmark was destroyed by bombing in 1940 and its congregation later united with St. Dunstan's.