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Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, R.A.
- A Landscape with Ruined Tower
- signed l.r.: P.I de Loutherbourg/ R.A.
- oil on canvas, held in a Louis XV style frame
Provenance
with Vicar's Brothers
Exhibited
Possibly London, Royal Academy, 1807, no. 216 as 'Part of the broken Tower of Conway Castle with a ballad singer relating the doleful end of Gellert to the Welsh neighbours'
Literature
This painting is to be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonne of De Loutherbourg by Olivier Lefeuvre.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals one area of recent minor restoration to the top of the tower and a layer of discoloured varnish overall. There are further very minor areas of older restoration below the varnish layer.
FRAME
Held in a Louis XV style frame.
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"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."