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Henry Pether
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Pether
- A Moonlit View on the Grand Canal, Venice
- signed l.l.; Pether
- oil on canvas, held in a gilded frame
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is in good original condition.
PAINT SURFACE
There has been some minor infilling to the more major areas of craquelure.
There is one area of paint loss to the upper right area of the canvas to which there is some infilling. There is one further small area of paint loss in the lower right to the vertical edge of the canvas.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms infilling to craquelure overall. There has been further strengthening to all four corners of the canvas where it meets the frame.
FRAME
Held in a composite gilt modern 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."