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Charles Sillem Lidderdale
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Sillem Lidderdale
- A Foster Mother
- signed and dated l.l.: C. S. Lidderdale/ 1884; also signed, titled and dated on the central stretcher bar: A Foster Mother/ C. S. Lidderdale / June 1884
- oil on canvas
- 97 by 66cm.; 37ΒΌ by 26in.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
There are a few areas of craquelure, including to the girl's face, hands, and one or two areas on her skirt. There is a diagonal surface abrasion near the upper half of the left edge, measuring 3cm, and some minor frame abrasion along the top edge. There are a few small discoloured retouchings above the girls head. The surface is slightly dirty with a few tiny specks of staining and the varnish has discoloured. Otherwise the work is in stable condition.
ULTARVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals a few small areas of retouching to the upper background, a few areas of retouching to the figure's skirt, and a few small spots to her hands.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6424 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."