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John Wilson Carmichael
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Wilson Carmichael
- the bay of naples with vesuvius beyond
- signed and dated l.r.: JW Carmichael/ 1863
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 91.5cm.; 24 by 36in.
Provenance
Christie's, 3 June 1999, lot 186;
Private collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
There are scattered areas of craquelure across the sky and a few areas to the left hand side of the beach in the foreground. The surface is slightly dirty and may benefit from a light clean. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals infilling and sweeping areas of retouching across all four quadrants, particularly in the upper right quadrant.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about 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.
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."