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Patrick Downie
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Patrick Downie
- Moonlight on the Firth of Clyde
- signed l.l.: PATRICK DOWNIE
- oil on canvas, unframed
Provenance
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery, Toi o Tamaki
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1930, no. 380
Condition
The canvas has been lined and has a coating of wax on the reverse. There is minor craquelure in places. There is minor discolouration to the varnish in places and some evidence of discoloured restoration in the sky are in places. There is some old frame abrasion at the extreme edges. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some retouching to various areas along the extreme edges and to a number of small areas in the sky and lower right corner. Unframed.
"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."