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Harold Steggles
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Harold Steggles
- alnwick, northumberland
- signed l.l.: H.STEGGLES; further signed and inscribed with title on the reverse
- oil on board
- 40.5 by 30.5 cm.; 16 by 12 in.
Provenance
Alex Reid & Lefevre, London, where bought by Sir David Scott, 9 April 1942 for £14.4.0
Condition
STRUCTURE
The board is in good overall condition.
PAINT SURFACE
There are a few abrasions to the paint surface in the upper left and right quadrants. There is also some frame abrasion to the left edge in the lower left quadrant.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals no sign of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a 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
'I had this picture in my room in the Foreign Office together with some by Tunnard. I was visited there once by Mr. G. M. Young, the famous writer on Victorian England, who, after looking hard at theTunnards and making no comment, gazed at this picture and said "I like this picture. I know what it is. A street" (with great emphasis!). I too like it, for its clear colour and directness.' Sir David Scott
The present painting depicts part of the market-place in Alnwick, Northumberland. The building with an external stairway is the town hall which looks out over the historic market square.