Lot 103
  • 103

Mary L. Gow

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mary L. Gow
  • Playing with her Dolls; Sisters
  • one signed and dated l.l.: M. L. GOW. 97.; the other signed and dated l.l: M.L. Gow/ 1905
  • both watercolour and bodycolour
  • one 51 by 40cm., 20 by 15¾in.; the other 38 by 20cm., 15 by 8in.

Condition

Playing with her Dolls The sheet is sound and not laid down but adhered with tape along the upper edge. There is residue of old adhesive tape on the reverse. The edge of the sheet is slightly crumpled along the right of the upper edge. There are a few specks of foxing to the girls' dresses but generally the work is in good overall condition with strong bright colours throughout. Held under glass in a gilt wood frame with a cream mount; unexamined out of frame. Sisters The sheet is sound and has been laid down. Generally the work is in good overall condition, clean and ready to hang. Held under glass in a gilt wood frame with a cream mount. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5560 if you have any questions regarding the present works.
"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."