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John Rathbone
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- John Rathbone
- Landscapes near Naples
both signed l.r.; J. Rathbone
- a pair, both oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE
Both canvases have been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
Both canvases appear to be in good condition. There is a characteristic craquelure in both paintings, particularly evident along the inner edges of the stretcher bars. There has been some retouching in the middle left on the first canvas, to an area of damage two and a half inches long.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a layer of discoloured varnish overall in both paintings.
FRAME
Both held in matching gilded frames with glass fronts.
"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."