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Frederick Sproston Challener 1869 - 1959
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 CAD
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederick Sproston Challener
- Portrait of a Young Boy in his School Uniform
- signed and dated lower left Frederick S. Challener, 1927
oil on canvas
- 50.8 by 40.6 cm.
- 20 by 16 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Condition
This painting is in very good condition. Under UV areas of green paint as well as the signature and date fluoresce darker. There is some minor rubbing along the upper edge. The canvas is slightly buckled and a light horizontal stretcher mark is visible across the upper portion of the canvas.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.