Lot 40
  • 40

Cecil Maguire

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Cecil Maguire
  • On Claddagh Quay, Galway
  • signed l.r.: MAGUIRE; signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse
  • oil on board
  • 36.5 by 29cm.; 14¼ by 11½in.

Condition

The board is sound. There are some small spots of staining scattered across the paint surface and a faint line of staining which runs through the water in the right half of the picture. There is an extremely minor fleck of paint loss in the sky in the upper left quadrant. Otherwise, the picture is in good overall condition. Under ultraviolet light, certain pigments fluoresce and appear to by the artist's hand. Held in a black plaster frame in good condition.
"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."