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Harry Kernoff, R.H.A.
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Harry Kernoff, R.H.A.
- At the Railway Station
- signed u.l.: KERNOFF and signed twice and dated l.r.: KERNOFF/ 23/ KERNOFF
- watercolour
- 62 by 49.5cm.; 24½ by 19½in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist, and thence by descent to the present owners
Exhibited
Dublin, The Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, The Harry Kernoff Memorial Exhibition, 14th December 1976 - 30th January 1977, no.54.
Condition
Executed on wove paper, the sheet is sound and is slightly undulating. There are some slight spots of staining by the upper edge in the centre of the painting and a small surface abrasion on the pillar in the upper left quadrant. There are two pin holes in the upper right and lower right quadrants. There are three tiny pinholes by the centre of the left edge and a very fine scratch in the lower left corner. There is a small media stain by the upper right edge and some minor water marks to the baby. Otherwise in good overall condition with strong colours throughout.
Held in a stained wood and gilt frame under glass; unexamined out of 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."
Catalogue Note
This work was Kernoff's winning entry for the Taylor Scholarship in 1923. Kernoff was the first night school student to ever win the scholarship, and he won for both this work in the watercolour category, and for another work in the oil painting category (see lot 56). The scholarship was the impetus for Kernoff's full time enrolment at the Dublin Metropolitan School of Art.