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George Frederic Watts, O.M., R.A.
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- George Frederic Watts, O.M., R.A.
- STUDY FOR CORIOLANUS
bears an inscription on an old label attached to the stretcher: Portion of the other fresco (sic) at / Boxwood (sic) Coriolanus entreated / by his mother to return to Athens
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Sotheby's, 17 March 1999, lot 119;
Private collection
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas is fairly loose in the stretcher and there is scattered craquelure throughout, resulting in some lifting of the paint. Stretcher mark also visible around the border. There is a small hole to the canvas, centre left, and some further chips to the paint to the surrounding area. ultraviolet light reveals no visible retouching. Held in a decorative plaster 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."