- 185
Edmund Garvey R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edmund Garvey R.A.
- An Extensive View of Rome and the River Tiber
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous Sale, New York, Sotheby's Parke Bernet, November 5 1980, lot 172 (as 'J. More')
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition, with no apparent extant damage or loss of paint. There is an old and discoloured varnish overall.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered minor retouching, and infilling to craquelure along the stretcher lines in the upper section of the picture. UV also confirms the discolouration and opacity of the varnish.
FRAME
Held in a gilded neo-classical style frame, with an erroneous label attributing the picture to Richard Wilson.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Another version of this picture by Garvey was sold in London, Christie's, 13th July 1984, lot 78, where it was described as a version of Garvey's diploma work.