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Charles Spencelayh
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Spencelayh
- The Morning Chapter
- signed l.l.: C. SPENCELAYH.; also titled on the remains of an artist's label attached to the reverse
- oil on panel
- 20.5 by 15cm.; 8 by 6in.
Provenance
Richard Green, from whom purchased by the aunt of the present owner in 1983
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel is sound.
The surface is in generally excellent condition. The work is clean and ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals cosmetic flecked retouchings along the lower edge, and in the upper right corner. There are additional scattered isolated flecks of minor retouching to the background, to the man's suit and coat and to the floor. These have been well executed and are not visible to the naked eye.
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."