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Arthur Wellington Fowles
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Arthur Wellington Fowles
- The Yacht Cambria Racing off Ryde – Isle of Wight
- signed A. W. Fowles inscribed Ryde and dated 1869 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 26 1/2 by 48 1/2 in.; 67.3 by 123.2 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
The surface is in good condition. The canvas has a wax lining. Craquelure throughout the work. Stretcherbar marks are evident. Canvas shrinkage noticable, mainly in main sailboat at right. Thin and pressed. Visable spots of old repaint, especially to the top and right of the main sailboat. Under UV; Minor specks of inpainting in the sky.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.