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William Owen, R.A.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- William Owen, R.A.
- Portraits of the Townley Family
- oil on canvas, held in matching gilded frames
all full-length, standing; James Townley (1775-1808) wearing the uniform of the 1st Life Guards; Robert Townley (1782-1849) wearing a black suit with buff waistcoat, holding a telescope by the coast; George Townley (1777-1854) in a black jacket with a walking stick, holding a hat; Charles Townley (1781-1856) wearing a black coat with breeches, leaning against a plinth, a book in his hand; Henry Townley (1784-1861), wearing subfusc (academic dress) with Merton College behind
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 22nd November 1985, lot 129
Condition
STRUCTURE
All five canvases have been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
All five paintings appear to be in very good condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor scattered retouchings overall and a layer of new varnish in all five of the paintings.
FRAME
All held in matching carved and gilded period style wooden frames.
"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."