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Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith 1846 - 1923
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 CAD
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Description
- Frederic Marlett Bell-Smith
- FEEDING PIGEONS, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH YARD
- signed l.l.: F.M. Bell-Smith; titled by the artist on the reverse: Feeding Pigeons, St. Paul's Ch. Yd.
- oil on canvas
- 45.7 by 38.1 cm. 18 by 15 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Barrie
Exhibited
Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, 1893, no. 164
Condition
This painting is in excellent condition. It is not laid down. Under UV there appear to be small spots of reenforcement in the tall lady's cape and the boy's jacket and shoes.
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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.