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David Bates
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- David Bates
- The Road to the Pyramids
- signed and dated David Bates 902 lower left; signed, inscribed and dated Beside The Highway To The Pyramids / David Bates / 1902 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 35.5 by 45.8cm., 14 by 18in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, 15 June 2005, lot 37
Condition
Original canvas. There are scattered minor spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably along the edges of the canvas and a few flecks to the sky. Apart from light stretcher marks to the edges, scattered very fine craquelure and frame rubbing to the upper and lower right corners, this work is in good condition, with rich colours and fine detail. Held in a decorative, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame.
"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."