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Philip Wilson Steer
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- Philip Wilson Steer
- A BEND OF THE SEVERN, LITTLEDEAN
Signed and dated 1909 lower left
- Oil on canvas
- 49.5 by 75cm
Provenance
Collection of W. Somerset Maugham
Sotheby's, 10 April 1962, lot 4
The Fine Arts Society, London
Private collection, Adelaide; purchased from the above circa 1962
Exhibited
French Gallery, London, 1931
Literature
D.S. MacColl & A Yockney, Philip Wilson Steer, 1945, p. 211
W.R. Jeudwine, Apollo, November 1956, p. 141, fig. 9
W.R. Jeudwine, Apollo, November 1956, p. 141, fig. 9
Condition
The work is framed in an ornate gold and beige frame. The work appears to be on its original stretcher and the work is not lined. The work is in good original condition. 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."