Lot 70
  • 70

Margaret Mellis

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Margaret Mellis
  • Tabletop Still Life
  • oil on canvas
  • 41 by 46cm.; 16ΒΌ by 18in.

Condition

The canvas has been relined. The upper left and right edges of the original canvas are uneven, revealing some of the relining canvas beneath. There are flecks of chipped paint to the edges of the original canvas. There is an artist's pinhole and a section of chipped paint around it, towards the centre of the upper edge, although this would have been caused during the creation of the work. Held under glass and presented in a white wooden frame, with a white boarder. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a small patch of retouching within the upper left and lower right quadrants, and spots of retouching in th upper right and lower left quadrants.
"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."