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Charles Sprague Pearce
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Sprague Pearce
- A pottery seller in Old Cairo
- signed CHARLES SPRAGUE PEARCE lower right
- oil on panel
- 41 by 32cm., 16 by 12½in.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 18 April 2008, lot 172
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The panel is in good condition, flat and even. There are scattered minor spots of retouching, notably to the robes of the male figure at the centre and the female figure at the right. Apart from scattered small spots of paint shrinkage, notably to the robe of the man on a camel, this work is in good condition, with rich colours and fine detail. Held in a highly-decorative, wide, 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."