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William Bromley
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- William Bromley
- Awaiting the return of fishing boats
- signed and dated l.l.: W. Bromley/ 1870
- oil on canvas
- 72 by 97cm.; 28ΒΌ by 38in.
Provenance
Private collection, United Kingdom, from whom purchased privately by the present owner c.1990
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
There are traces of craquelure throughout the work, particularly to the sky and to the figures' clothing. Close inspection reveals some minor paint shrinkage in the sky. There seems to be an area of surface abrasion the left hand border just above the horizon.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals extensive infilling to craquelure to the sky, upper left, and a few further flecks upper right; also retouching to frame abrasion along the upper edge and a few further flecks of infilling to the figures in the foreground. UV also reveals traces of an uneven varnish.
FRAME
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5718 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."