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Archibald Thorburn
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Archibald Thorburn
- Bewick's Swan and Snow-Goose: two works
- the first: signed A. Thorburn and dated 1925 (lower left); the second: signed A.T. (lower right)
gouache on cardboard, framed together
- the first: 8 3/4 by 12 3/8 in.; 22.2 by 31.4 cm
- the second: 4 1/2 by 7 in.; 11.4 by 79.8 cm
Provenance
The Tryon Gallery, Ltd., London
Mr. Winston F. C. Guest
thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
In good condition. A few spots of foxing on the larger work. Each taped down to the backing on all sides, verso.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present work, framed with its smaller companion study, is the illustration included in Thorburn's British Birds, Vol. III, plate 104.