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Waller Hugh Paton, R.S.A., R.S.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Waller Hugh Paton, R.S.A., R.S.A.
- Summer Evening at Penlester, Arran
- signed and dated l.l.: Waller H. Paton R.S.A . 1875; signed and inscribed on the reverse of the canvas: Waller H. Paton R.S.A./ Edinburgh; titled on a label attached to the reverse of the frame: No. 3/ Summer Evening, Penlester, Arran
- oil on canvas
- 72 by 123.5 cm.; 28 1/4 by 48 1/2 in.
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1875, no. 479
Condition
The canvas is original. There is a patch on the reverse corresponding to some restoration just upper right of centre. There appears to be a further repaired tear just upper left of centre. There is some minor paint loss at the extreme left edge and on close inspection a couple of tiny flecks to the trees left of centre and elsewhere. There is some minor frame abrasion to the extreme edges. There is some minor craquelure throughout. Ultraviolet light reveals extensive retouching throughout the sky, trees, towards the edges and elsewhere. Held in a decorative gold painted 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."
Catalogue Note
Waller Hugh Paton, brother of Sir Joseph Noel Paton, was born in Wooers-Alley, Dunfirmline and gained his formative artistic training from John Houston R.S.A. He is hailed as the first Scottish painter to paint a complete picture in the open air, with his favourite subjects being the dramatic mountainous scenery of Perthshire, Aberdeenshire and most notably Arran, particularly at sunset as in the present work. Summer Evening at Penlester, Arran is a fine example of the artist's mature style showing much of the Pre-Raphaelite influence, colouring and detail that is observed in his best work of this period.