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Lady Ermyntrude Sackville Russell, Lady Malet
Estimate
40 - 60 GBP
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Description
- Lady Ermyntrude Sackville Russell, Lady Malet
- Watermelons grown at Woburn Abbey from seed by Herbrand Russell (later 11th Duke of Bedford) in 1882
signed lower right with monogram ESR and dated 1884; inscribed verso: Watermelons grown at Woburn Abbey from seed by Herbrand Russell 1882
- oil on canvas, unframed
- 71 by 92cm.; 28 by 36¼in.
Condition
Original canvas. There are two visibly repaired tears to the canvas. There are two further small holes, one near the upper and one near the lower edge. There is a surface indentation in the lower right corner. The surface is dirty.
"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."