- 34
Dame Laura Knight, R.A., R.W.S.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dame Laura Knight, R.A., R.W.S.
- Dressing
- signed l.r.: Laura Knight; also signed, titled and inscribed on an old label attached to the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 46cm., 20 by 18in.
Provenance
J. Leger & Son, London
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1929, no.472;
Southport, Atkinson Art Gallery, 1954, no.109
Southport, Atkinson Art Gallery, 1954, no.109
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. Some faint craquelure is apparent to close inspection, to the background around the girl's head and to the centre of the right edge. However, in gnerally good overall condition, ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are some very minor specks of retouching in places across the surface including to the girl's face. However, these are minimal and have been well executed.
FRAME
in a gilt composite 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."