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Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.H.A., R.S.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.H.A., R.S.A.
- Kite Balloon and Grand Fleet in the Distance, The Piers, Forth Bridge
- signed l.l.: J Lavery; also signed, titled and dated on the reverse: KITE BALLOON/ AND GRAND FLEET IN THE DISTANCE/ THE PIERS/ FORTH BRIDGE. 1917/ JOHN LAVERY.
- oil on canvas
- 63.5 by 76cm.; 25 by 30in.
Provenance
Christie's, 4 March 1983, lot 233
Literature
Kenneth McConkey, Sir John Lavery, 1993, p.136, illustrated figure 168;
Kenneth McConkey, John Lavery: a Painter and His World, 2010, p.136, illustrated figure 160
Kenneth McConkey, John Lavery: a Painter and His World, 2010, p.136, illustrated figure 160
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
The surface is slightly dirty and may benefit from a light clean. Otherwise the work is in generally good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals a few scattered flecked retouchings in the sky and to a few isolated areas on the bridge. These are cosmetic and have been well executed.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame with a painted wood inset.
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."