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Patrick Swift
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Patrick Swift
- Boy in the Woods
- signed and dated l.r.: SWIFT 1952
- oil on canvas
- 113 by 137.5cm.; 44½ by 54¼in.
Provenance
Caelt Gallery, London;
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. The canvas undulates in each corner and may need restretching being slightly loose. There is a surface abrasion along the right side of the lower edge and a stain above right of the boy; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a cream coloured wood 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."