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William Williams of Plymouth
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- William Williams of Plymouth
- The Lock at Newton Marshes
- signed, inscribed and dated on the boat.: W Williams. Plymouth. 1848
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 91.5cm.; 24 by 36in.
Provenance
Richard Green, London, where purchased by the husband of the present owner, 30 June 1981
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
There are discoloured retouchings across the upper half of the sky and very faint signs of craquelure around the centre of the sky, only visible upon close inspection. The surface is slightly dirty. Otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals scattered flecks and some sweeping areas of retouching across the sky. There are also retouchings across the hills and the loch, and a small areas in the lower corners.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about 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."