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Philip Wickstead
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Philip Wickstead
- Portrait of Ronald Crawford
- oil on canvas
full-length, wearing a red coat and pale breeches, standing on a terrace with a spaniel at his feet, holding a walking cane and a hat, a landscape beyond
Provenance
by descent to Archibald Douglas Speirs;
with Victor Needham Ltd.;
Until sold, Sothey's London, 8th April 1964, lot 191 'as N. Dance' (bt. Mrs D'Offay)
with Victor Needham Ltd.;
Until sold, Sothey's London, 8th April 1964, lot 191 'as N. Dance' (bt. Mrs D'Offay)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a layer of new varnish overall but no obviously apparent restoration or retouching.
FRAME
Held in a gilded wooden 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."
Catalogue Note
The sitter was the cousin of George Crawford who married Martha, eldest daughter of Alexander Speirs (1714-1782) of Elderslie and his wife Mary Buchanan.