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Nicholas Chevalier
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 AUD
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Description
- Nicholas Chevalier
- THE BUFFALO RANGES
- Oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 75cm
- Painted circa 1864
Provenance
Robert Cooper Livingston, Durban, South Africa
Laura and Jane Cooper; thence by descent
Private collection, South Africa
Australian, International & Contemporary Paintings, Christie's, Sydney, 30 November 2004, lot 36
Private collection, New South Wales; purchased from the above
Exhibited
The Private Collection in Brisbane, Brisbane City Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Brisbane, 1 - 30 June 1990 (label on reverse)
Condition
This work has been lined and has new keys, but has retained its original stretcher. There is extensive retouching to the sky particularly to the upper right hand corner. There is more minor retouching through the middle-ground in the mountains and further retouching to the lower left hand side by the house, and some more minor retouching in the lower right hand corner. There are fine stable drying cracks across the picture surface.
"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."