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Stanhope Alexander Forbes, R.A.
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Stanhope Alexander Forbes, R.A.
- the old weighing house, penzance
- signed and dated l.l.: Stanhope A. Forbes 1922
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 76cm.; 24 by 30in.
Provenance
W.H. Lane & Son, Penzance, 27 September 1990, lot 304;
Christie's, 6 November 1992, lot 4;
Private collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas slightly undulating in upper left and lower left corners. Small area of localised paint-lifting above the roof of the weigh-house and to the left of the figure in the foreground - we would recommend treatment to prevent paint loss. Minor flecks of paint loss; upper left corner and to the right of the large mast in the centre and to the steps. The paint surface is a little dirty and may benefit from a light clean.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are areas of retouching along the lower edge and upper right edge where the paint surface has been rubbed by the rebate of the frame. Some of the pigments in the sky fluoresce which may be retouching or the artists' own layering of paint.
FRAME
Contained in a modern moulded frame.
"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."