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Henry Scott Tuke, R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Scott Tuke, R.A., R.W.S.
- The Bather
- signed and dated l.l.: H. S. TUKE. 1924
- oil on panel
- 39.5 by 32cm., 15½ by 12¾in.
Provenance
The Fine Art Society, London, September 1954;
Paisnel Gallery, London;
Christie's, 4 June 2004, lot 59;
Private collection
Paisnel Gallery, London;
Christie's, 4 June 2004, lot 59;
Private collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel is sound. There are one or two minor nicks along the upper left edge and in the centre of the right edge otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under ultraviolet light there are very minimal retouchings to frame abrasions along the left hand border. There are also some minor retouchings to the left of the boys head and in the sky in the upper right quadrant.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about 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."