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Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir William Orpen, R.W.S., N.E.A.C., R.A., R.H.A.
- Portrait of a Young Man Trying the Impossible in Dublin; Dublin at Sunset
- each titled l.c.
- each pen and ink
- one 18 by 13cm., 7 by 5in.; the other 17 by 19.5cm., 6 ¾ by 7¾in.
Literature
William Orpen, Stories of Old Ireland and Myself (1924): Dublin at Sunset reproduced as 'Looking up the Lithy', opp. p.1
Condition
'Dublin at Sunset' has two small diagonal creases in upper and lower corners of right edge. Also a faint vertical crease through the centre. Both works appear sound and in good overall condition.
Held in matching frames with cream mounts under glass; unexamined out of frames. Ready to hang.
"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."