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Charles Spencelayh
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles Spencelayh
- The Pensioner
- signed l.r.: C. SPENCELAYH.
oil on canvas
- 76 by 51cm., 30 by 20in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 26 January 1993, lot 187, where bought by the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition, clean and ready to hang with no signs of craquelure.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light two areas flouresce which may relate to tears: one above left of the figure's shoulder approximately 6cm. long; the other left of the figure's right elbow approximately 4cm. long.
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."