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Philip Wilson Steer
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Philip Wilson Steer
- QUAY AT BRIDGENORTH
- Signed and dated 1911 lower left; label on reverse bears artist's name and title
- Oil on canvas
- 60 by 90cm
- Painted in 1911
Provenance
The Fine Arts Society, London, July 19?4
Private collection, Adelaide; purchased from the above
Private collection, Adelaide; purchased from the above
Condition
The work is framed in what appears to be the original, ornate frame. The work is not lined. Appears to have the original stretcher. Area of bowing in the canvas upper left where the stretcher keys have been removed. Fine areas of cracking across the roof, chimney and adjoining tree. Similar areas of cracking upper right against the frame rebate. No visible defects, and no retouchings confirmed by UV inspection.
"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."