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John Brett, A.R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- John Brett, A.R.A.
- Low Water, Springs
- titled and indistinctly dated l.r.: Low Water, Springs 5 septr 91-; signed, titled and inscribed on the canvas overlap: 98. Low Water "Spring" John Brett A R A
- oil on canvas
- 25.5 by 48cm.; 10 by 19in.
Provenance
Sold in Brett's studio sale, Christie's 1902, lot 86, bought by Arthur Tooth, London;
Benjamin Williams Leader, his sale Christie's, 25 May 1923, lot 141, bought by 'Sampson'
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There are a few surface abrasions in the upper left, right and lower left corners and a few spots of surface matter running about the edges. There are some isolated spots of surface dirt across the canvas otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV there are some old retouchings to the upper left, right and lower left corners, faintly visible to the naked eye upon closer inspection.
FRAME
Contained in an ornate gilt plaster frame under glass; unexamined out of frame.
If you have any questions about the present work please contact the department on 0207 293 5718.
"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
The present picture was painted as a sketch for The Sea Mist Drifts in Shore, exhibited a the Royal Academy in 1892. The location is the village of Tresaith (Carreg y Ddafad) in Cardigan Bay. In the summer of 1891 Brett stayed in Aberporth, approximately one mile from Tresaith. This painting was owned by the landscape painter Benjamin Williams Leader.
We are very grateful to Charles Brett for his assistance cataloguing this picture.
We are very grateful to Charles Brett for his assistance cataloguing this picture.