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Alexander MacKenzie
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Mackenzie
- Painting: Gwithian. July 55'
- signed, titled, dated and inscribed on the artist's backboard
- oil on board
- 16 by 26cm.; 6¼ by 10¼in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by George E. Dix, Jr. and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The work is mounted on the artists' prepared backboard and the board is sound.
There is a very small old surface abrasion along the left-hand side of the upper edge, otherwise the work appears in excellent original condition.
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be some very minor spots which fluoresce, these appear to be old spots of staining.
Held in its original wooden frame with a grey coloured backboard.
"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."