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John Adam Houston
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Adam Houston
- Inspecting the vase
- signed and dated JHouston RA 1880 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 58 by 43.5cm., 22¾ by 17¼in.
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, South Kensington, 25 March 2004, lot 212
Purchased by the present owner at the above sale
Purchased by the present owner at the above sale
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There are some strokes of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably in the gentleman's coat (some addressing craquelure) and slippers, and in the drapes in the upper left, and along parts of the extreme edges addressing frame rubbing, and some localised hairline craquelure, notably in his coat. Held in a decorative gilt 19th century style 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."