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Francis Derwent Wood
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Derwent Wood
- Relief portrait of Mrs George Crawley
- signed and dated: F. Derwent Wood . 1911
- white marble in a gilt wood frame
with an old paper label to the reverse inscribed in ink: 21/80
Provenance
Lady Jane Abdy;
private collection, United Kingdom
private collection, United Kingdom
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, 1912
Literature
A. Jarman, Royal Academy Exhibitors 1905 - 1970, London, 1987, p. 316, no. 1839
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is very good with minor dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. There are a few small naturally occurring inclusions. There is some minor veining consistent with the material. There is a very small abrasion/ open vein to the sleeve.
The frame is composed of two segments and joints are visible centre top and bottom. There is wear to the gilding and there are a few small losses, including to the bottom right scroll and some of the leaves at the top. The right side of the bow at the top is restored and there is a small loss to the top. There is a small stable crack to the bottom of the bow.
"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."