Charles Sillem Lidderdale

STRUCTURE The canvas has not been lined. PAINT SURFACE The canvas has four small punctures , two in the upper centre of the canvas, one in the lower left and one to the lower right, and suffers from related paintloss in these areas. There is further scattered minor paint loss overall, particularly to the upper left of the painting. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals small spots of dirt on the surface of the canvas, particularly in the lower centre of the canvas. FRAME The painting comes with a tooled and veneer frame that is seperate from the canvas.
"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.
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