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James Archer R.S.W.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- James Archer R.S.W.
- The Fair Beauty and the Dark One
- signed with monogram and dated 1874 l.r.
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Sotheby's, Chester, 14 April 1988, lot 3204;
Richard Green, London;
Private collection
Richard Green, London;
Private collection
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1874, no.291;
London, Richard Green, Exhibition of Victorian Paintings, 1988, no.28
London, Richard Green, Exhibition of Victorian Paintings, 1988, no.28
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined. There is some very minor craquelure in places. Otherwise in good condition, clean and ready to hang.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There is some minor cosmetic retouching to the girls face and neck.
FRAME
Held in a decorative gold painted frame in fair condition.
For more information regarding this picture please contact the Victorian & Edwardian Pictures Department on +44 (0)207 293 5718.
"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."