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William McTaggart, R.S.A., R.S.W.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William McTaggart, R.S.A., R.S.W.
- The Press Gang
- signed with monogram l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 21 by 28cm., 8ΒΌ by 11in.
Provenance
Christie's, 9 March 1917, lot 154, bought 'Cornell';
Hugh Holmes McTaggart, the artist's son and thence by descent to Sir William MacTaggart PPRSA, the artist's grandson;
Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh;
Private collection
Hugh Holmes McTaggart, the artist's son and thence by descent to Sir William MacTaggart PPRSA, the artist's grandson;
Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh;
Private collection
Literature
James L. Caw, William McTaggart RSA, 1917, p.228
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
There is a faint craquelure pattern across the surface, visible mainly in the sky upper right. There is some minor frame abrasion and frame paint transfer about the edges. The surface is slighlty dirty and may benefit from a light clean but is in otherwise good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals a few minor flecked retouchings to the pathway and trees. There may be one or two flecked retouchings to the garments of the children.
FRAME
Held in ornate gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5560 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."