Lot 73
  • 73

George Telfer Bear

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Telfer Bear
  • The Red Hat
  • signed l.r.: G. TELFER BEAR
  • oil on canvas
  • 51 by 40.5 cm.; 20 by 16 in.

Condition

Original canvas. There are a few lines of craquelure scattered across the surface, including a line to the figure's cuff and a diagonal line to the figure's cheek and hat, both of which are lifting slightly. There is a speck of surface matter to the figure's sleeve and a small speck of staining to her shawl. Ultraviolet light reveals infilling to lines of craquelure, including to the background upper right, lines behind the flowers,a line between the figure's eyes, to the aforementioned line on the figure' cheek and hat, to the figure's shoulder, to the right of the figure's face and to the centre of the left edge. Held in a painted plaster frame. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6132 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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.
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