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McNeil MacLeay, A.R.S.A.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- McNeil MacLeay, A.R.S.A.
- the forth from stirlingshire
- signed, inscribed and dated l.l.: McLeay/ Stirling/ 1850.
- oil on canvas
- 58.5 by 96.5cm.; 23 by 38in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, 1 May 1990, lot 177, where purchased by the husband of the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined and is undulating.
There are minor stretcher bar marks about the edges and a few isolated areas of craquelure, visible upon close inspection. There is some minor frame abrasion along the left edge and the surface is dirty. The varnish appears to be slightly discoloured in the sky.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals scattered flecked retouchings in all four quadrants.
FRAME
Held in a painted plaster 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."