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Lot 31
  • 31

Samuel Edmund Waller

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Samuel Edmund Waller
  • Courtship
  • signed and dated l.r.: SE Waller 1901
  • oil on canvas
  • 142 by 112cm., 56 by 44in.

Condition

STRUCTURE Original canvas. There is a faint pattern of craquelure across the surface and a stretcher bar mark along the upper edge. There are a few isolated spots of surface dirt and the work may benefit from a light clean. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching. FRAME Held in a gilt plaster 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.
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