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Duncan Grant
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Duncan Grant
- Still Life with books and leaves in a vase
- signed and dated '52
- oil on canvas
- 46 by 39.5cm.; 18 by 14½in.
Condition
There are various small scuffs to the surface revealing the lighter ground beneath. These are especially visible to the bottom left hand corner, above the signature, to the left hand edge and to the top right. There is a stretcher mark to the top edge. There is some surface dirt evident including vertical watermarks to the bottom left. Under ultraviolet light there is evidence of retouching to the top edges of the vase, within the leaves and to the decoration on the vase. Held in a gilt and painted wooden 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."
Catalogue Note
The present painting shows the leaves of the great magnolia that is situated at the front of Charleston House. The vase is floridly painted and dated circa 1890, and is still at Charleston today.