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Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
- Self Portrait - Dawn, Huddersfield
- titled and dated l.c.: DAWN, HUDDERSFIELD. JUNE 1906
- pen and ink and watercolour
- 29 by 23cm., 11½ by 9in.
Exhibited
London, Imperial War Museum, Wiliam Orpen, Politics, Sex and Death, 2005, no.84
Condition
There are three horizontal and one central vertical crease lines where the sheet was once folded; they are not visually distracting however. There are one or two areas near the artist's right leg where the surface appears to have been worked by the artist rather than a condition issue. It appears in good overall condition.
Held under galss in a gilt wood frame with a cream mount, unexamined out of 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."