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Edward William Cooke, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward William Cooke, R.A.
- Drying the nets at Salerno, the mountains of Paestum in the distance
- signed l.r.: E.W. Cooke A.R.A.; transcribed on the reverse: The Paestum Mountain from Salerno
- oil on paper laid down to board
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 19th March 2003, lot 3.
Literature
John Munday, E.W. Cooke 1811-1880 A Man of His Time, 1996, p. 143, colour plate 89.
Condition
STRUCTURE
Oil on paper laid on board.
PAINT SURFACE
There is some surface dirt, and some spots of dirt that should easily be cleaned off.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals retouching to frame abrasions to the extreme left and right edges of the paper; no further signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame in fair condition.
"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."