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Lot 203
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Abraham Hulk

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Abraham Hulk
  • Fishing vessels in an estuary
  • signed A.Hulk lower right
  • oil on canvas

  • 34 by 53.5cm., 13ΒΌ by 21in.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, 28 October 1982, lot 10
Richard Green, London
Purchased from the above by the present owner

Condition

The canvas has been relined. UV light reveals quite extensive strokes of retouching, notably in the sky, with some strokes in the sails. The canvas is ready to hang. Held in a decorative gold-painted wood and plaster frame with berry and floral motifs.
"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."