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Charles Napier Hemy
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Napier Hemy
- A Fisherman on the Beach, Tynemouth Castle beyond
- signed with monogram and dated l.r.: 18 CNH 64
- oil on canvas
- 34 by 48.5cm., 13ΒΌ by 19in.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
PAINT SURFACE
There are traces of discoloured varnish in the sky and areas of craquelure typical of a work of this age; otherwise the paint surface is sound.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals a few spots of retouching to the cloud, upper left and to frame abrasions along the upper edge.
FRAME
Under glass and held in a period 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."