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William McTaggart, R.S.A., R.S.W.
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- William McTaggart, R.S.A., R.S.W.
- Cornfield at Cowden
signed and dated l.l.: M Taggart. 94
- oil on canvas
- 54 by 89cm., 21ΒΌ by 35in.
Provenance
Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh;
J. W. Blyth Esq, Kirkcaldy
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Aitken Dott & Son, Exhibition of Thirty-six Pictures by Wm. McTaggart, R.S.A., 1907;
London, National Gallery, Exhibition of 20th Century British Painting, 1940, no. 388
London, National Gallery, Exhibition of 20th Century British Painting, 1940, no. 388
Literature
James L. Caw, William McTaggart, 1917, p.267.
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There is a very small surface abrasion between the top of the two pine trees otherwise the work appears in good original condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame with a black linen lining.
"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."