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Edwin Douglas
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Edwin Douglas
- the favourite story, a Gordon setter and a Jack-Russell
- signed with monogram l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 91.5 by 71cm., 36 by 28in.
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There is a craquelure pattern across the surface and a repaired tear approximately 6in. long running below the girl's knees, only visible upon close inspection.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals an opaque varnish. There are a few very minor flecks of cosmetic retouching to the girl's face, a small area of retouching to the book and also retouching to the above mentioned repaired tear. There are a few other isolated flecks of retouching in the lower half of the work.
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.
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."