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Sir William MacTaggart, P.R.S.A., R.S.W.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir William MacTaggart, P.R.S.A., R.S.W.
- princes street gardens, edinburgh
- signed and indistinctly dated l.r.: W MacTaggart; signed and inscribed on an old label attached to the frame: EDINBURGH/ Wm MacTaggart
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Doig, Wilson & Wheatley, Edinburgh;
Calton Gallery, Edinburgh;
Private Collection
Calton Gallery, Edinburgh;
Private Collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined. There is a small hole to the left of the extreme upper edge with minor resulting media loss. On extremely close inspection there are one or two tiny flecks of paint loss in the lower left quadrant. There is some light surface dirt to the work. Otherwise the work is in good condition.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are some tiny spots of retouching in the lower left and lower central sections corresponding to old flecks of paint loss.
FRAME
Held in a decorative composite frame in fair condition.
"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."