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Lot 51
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Frank Markham Skipworth

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Frank Markham Skipworth
  • PORTRAIT OF AN ELEGANT LADY
  • signed and dated u.l.: F.M.S. 87
  • oil on panel
  • 21.5 by 16cm., 8½ by 6¼in.

Provenance

Leggatt Brothers, London;
Sotheby's, London, 13 June 1990, lot 204, where bought by the present owner

Condition

STRUCTURE The panel is sound. There are some minor frame abrasions along the edges. There is an uneven varnish, othewise the work appears in good overall condition. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT Under UV light there appear to be no signs of retouching. FRAME Held under glass 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."