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Arthur Melville
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur Melville
- the babylonian girl
- signed, dated and inscribed l.l.: Arthur Melville / Babylon / 1883
- watercolour
Provenance
Mrs. Arthur Melville by 1908;
Private Collection
Private Collection
Exhibited
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Laing Art Gallery, Memorial Exhibition, 1906, no. 27;
Nottingham, Nottingham Art Gallery, Memorial Exhibition, 1907, no. 33;
London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, 1908, no. 146
Nottingham, Nottingham Art Gallery, Memorial Exhibition, 1907, no. 33;
London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, 1908, no. 146
Condition
There are a number of very small woodworm holes (approximately six) to the lower right quadrant. Some very minor spots of foxing but otherwise good overall condition. Held in a decorative gold painted frame under glass and unexamined out of frame.
"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."