Lot 80
  • 80

Archibald Thorburn

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Archibald Thorburn
  • A Greenland Falcon
  • signed l.r.: A. Thorburn.
  • watercolour and bodycolour, a vignette
  • 23.5 by 16cm.; 9¼ by 6¼in.

Provenance

John Southern of Liskeard, Cornwall (The Thorburn Museum);
His sale, Sotheby's, Works by Archibald Thorburn from the Thorburn Museum, 31 March 1993, lot 4, where acquired by the present owner

Literature

Lord Lilford, Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands, 1885-98, vol I, illus. pl. 18

Condition

STRUCTURE The work has been executed on card which is sound. The work is in generally good overall condition with strong colours throughout. There are a few tiny spots of staining in the background in the lower half of the work. FRAME Held under glass in gilt wood frame with a clean mount. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5718 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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