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Sir James Jebusa Shannon, R.A., R.B.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir James Jebusa Shannon, R.A., R.B.A., R.H.A.
- the artist's wife and daughter
- signed l.r.: J.J. SHANNON
- oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 62cm., 21 by 24¼in.
Provenance
The artist’s estate and thence to his daughter Kitty Keigwin and her husband Walter Skarrat Keigwin and thence by descent to their daughter Julia
Exhibited
London, Leicester Galleries, Paintings by the Late James J. Shannon, R.A., 1923, no.17
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas, undulates slightly in the upper left corner. There are localised areas of bloom, a small area of scratches near the centre of the right edge and a small area of craquelure to her fur stole. Should benefit well from a light clean, otherwise in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals an opaque varnish but no apparent signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Please note that colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact by Sotheby's. We do not guarantee, and are not responsible for any certificate from a gemological laboratory that may accompany the property. We do not guarantee that watches are in working order. 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 refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue, in particular to the Notice regarding the treatment and condition of gemstones and to the Notice regarding import of Burmese jadeite and rubies into the US.
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."