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Edward Brian Seago, R.W.S.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Brian Seago, R.W.S.
- ST. BENET'S ABBEY, NORFOLK
- signed l.l.: Edward Seago
- oil on canvas
- 63 by 76cm., 25 by 30in.
Literature
Edward Seago, Tideline: The Ebb and Flow of Memory and Experience, 1948, pp.49-50, illus. p. 56.
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There are a few minor surface abrasions along the left edge. The surface is dirty and should benefit from cleaning; otherwise in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals no apparent signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a moulded 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.
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."
Catalogue Note
‘It stands alone in the marshes, a mile from the nearest house, aloof, isolated, crumbling slowly away – the ruin of a stately abbey... To me there is a fascination about the ruin of St. Benet’s Abbey. Perhaps it has an added appeal for me because of its proximity to my house. It stands on the marsh hardly more than a mile away. I have walked there in all weathers, winter and summer.’ (Edward Seago, Tideline: The Ebb and Flow of Memory and Experience, 1948, pp.49-50)