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English School, 19th Century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- English School, 19th century
- Trompe l'Oeil with Bell's Life in London
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 24 in.; 50.8 by 61 cm.
Provenance
F.J. Horniman, F.R.G.S.;
Sussex County Club, England, 1890 (gifted from the above);
Berry-Hill Galleries, New York.
Sussex County Club, England, 1890 (gifted from the above);
Berry-Hill Galleries, New York.
Condition
The canvas is lined. The work is in generally good condition. The surface is slightly abraided. Some light craquelure throughout, more noticeable in the lighter areas as well as around the lower edge near the frame with associate paint loss. A few areas of unevenness in the dark green. Lifting and paintloss lower edge. Repair on top of varnish, upper left. Under UV; thick masking varnish.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.