Lot 5
  • 5

Archibald Thorburn

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Archibald Thorburn
  • a brace of ptarmigan in the snow
  • signed l.r.: Archibald Thorburn
  • watercolour and bodycolour over pencil
  • 36 by 31cm.; 14ΒΌ by 12in.

Provenance

Christie's, 12 June 1928;
Private collection

Condition

STRUCTURE The sheet appears to be sound and has been laid down. The paper is time-stained but overall well preserved. FRAME Held in a simple gilt frame with a gold coloured mount under glass. 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."