Lot 70
  • 70

John Inigo Richards, R.A.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • John Inigo Richards, R.A.
  • Figures and cattle before Conway Castle
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 10th December 1965, lot 9

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The picture appears in generally good condition with characteristic cracquelure in the sky. There is a very minor indentation to the tower of the castle. ULTRAVIOLET Ultraviolet light reveals minor scattered re-touching concentrated on the right of the canvas and infilling to the cracquelure. There has been minor restoration in three areas, lower left, upper left and centre right. FRAME Held in a carved gilt 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."