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Francis Swaine
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Francis Swaine
- Capture of the Chausey Islands, 1756, with a British Squadron in the Gulf of St. Malo
oil on canvas
- 25 3/4 in. by 36 in.
- 65.5 cm by 91.5 cm
signed lower left F. Swaine
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, Anonymous sale ("The Property of a Gentleman"), July 7, 1982, lot 13
Condition
Canvas has been relined. Paint surface has been well retained and detail remains very good throughout. Under a slightly dirty varnish, however painting is quite presentable in its present state. Ultraviolet light reveals some retouches to rocks at lower right and some possible reworking in some areas of clouds. In a carved and giltwood 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.
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.