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Robert Gemmell Hutchison R.S.A., R.S.W.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Gemmell Hutchison R.S.A., R.S.W.
- the pet canary
- signed l.r.: Gemmell. Hutchison
- oil on canvas laid on board
- 53.5 by 43.5cm.; 21 by 17¼in.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is laid on board which is sound.
There are some areas of craquelure, particularly in the background upper left and along the left edge, with one or two tiny flecks of old resultant paint loss. The surface is slightly dirty and may benefit from a light clean.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals a few flecked retouchings to the background and a small spot of retouching below the girls skirt.
FRAME
Held in a gilt 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."