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James Stark
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- James Stark
- The Sluice, Trumps Mill, North Wales
- inscribed on label, verso; No.1 A Mill Sluice/James Stark/ 16 York Place/ Windsor.
- oil on panel
Provenance
Sold in 1845 to Rev. H. Banfather for 35 generations through the Art Union;
Samuel Leigh Taylor and thence by descent to his grand-niece;
Her sale, Sotheby's London, 15th July 1987, lot 95
Exhibited
Dublin, Royal Hibernian Academy, 1842, no. 254
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition and has been cleaned.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor infilling to craquelure, particularly in the sky on the right, and small areas of retouching to the upper edge of the canvas.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded neo-classical style wood 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."