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Arthur John Elsley
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur John Elsley
- Before the Bath
- signed and dated l.l.: ARTHUR ELSLEY/ 1900; attached to the reverse a letter from the artist's daughter dated 27/12/89 reads: Thank you for your letter of Dec. 21st and for so kindly sending me your catalogue, received this morning. I think the reproductions are beautifully reproduced and I had never before seen one of "Bathtime". I note the date is 1900, but I was born in 1903, so this little girl was actually an earlier model, who happened to be rather similar. But I expect the collie was this old 'Blue-' of whom they often spoke. My father's dates were 1860 to 1952/ With best New Year wishes,/ Yours sincerely/ Marjorie Wheatley
- oil on canvas
- 88 by 67cm.; 34½ by 26½in.
Provenance
Possibly, Christie's London, 1931/2, bought 'Nicol';
John Noott Gallery, Worcestershire, 1989
Literature
Terry Parker, Golden Hours: The Paintings of Arthur J. Elsley 1860-1952, 1998, illus. p.45
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined and is in apparently good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals scattered areas of flecked retouching, at times dense, across all four quadrants. There appears to be a repaired tear in the lower left corner but the rest of the retouching appears to be infilling to craquelure.
FRAME
Held in a glit plaster frame.
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"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."