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Augustus John, O.M., R.A. 1878-1961
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Augustus John, O.M., R.A.
- Portrait of Hon. Alvan T. Fuller, Governor of Massachusetts
- signed John upper right
- oil on canvas
- 46 by 36 in.
- 117 by 91.5 cm.
Provenance
J. Leger & Son, London
Sale: Sotheby's, London, November 15, 1978, lot 68
Thomas Agnews & Sons Ltd., London
Acquired from the above in 1978
Exhibited
Sheffield, Graves Art Gallery, April 1963-July 1970
Ottawa, The National Gallery of Canada, Augustus John, n.d.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Confederation Art Gallery, n.d.
Ottawa, The National Gallery of Canada, Augustus John, n.d.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Confederation Art Gallery, n.d.
Condition
Not lined. Fine pigment separation at upper left corner; slight surface dirt. Under UV light: very minor retouching on the collar and on the chair at left and right of figure.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.