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Archibald Thorburn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Archibald Thorburn
- A PAIR OF EIDER DUCKS
- signed and dated l.r.: Archibald Thorburn/ 1917
watercolour and bodycolour
- 18 by 27cm., 7 by 10¾in.
Provenance
The Tryon Gallery, London;
Sotheby's, London, 26 February 1997, lot 543, where bought by the present owner
Sotheby's, London, 26 February 1997, lot 543, where bought by the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
The sheet cockles slightly but appears sound. There are some losses to the bodycolour on the male eiderduck. The sheet has slightly discoloured, otherwise the works appears in good overall condition.
FRAME
Held under glass in a wood frame with a dark blue mount; unexamined out of 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."