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Arthur Foord Hughes
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur Foord Hughes
- Gleaning
- signed l.l.: A F HUGHES; inscribed with the title on an artist's label attached to the stretcher
oil on canvas
- 152 by 122cm., 60 by 48in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, 13 May 1987, lot 31;
Private collection
Private collection
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1891, no.1020
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
There are signs of craquelure across the sky and to the main figure, most prominent to her forearms. There are some additional areas of craquelure along the lower edge and a few further scattered areas.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals a few minor flecks of retouching scattered through the sky. There are passages of infilling to the patterns of craquelure across the foreground, most prominent to the figure.
FRAME
Held in a plaster composite frame.
"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."