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Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederick Arthur Bridgman
- Halt in the Desert
- signed and dated F.A. Bridgman 1922 lower left
- oil on panel
- 18.5 by 23.5cm., 7¼ by 9¼in.
Condition
The panel is flat and even and ensuring a stable support. Ultraviolet light reveals small scattered spots of retouching in the sky, at the left edge addressing frame rubbing, and strokes in the horse's rump and to the gown of the man standing to the right. This painting is in good condition and ready to hang.
Held in a decorative gilt frame.
The colours in the original are somewhat brighter and more luminous than in the catalogue illustration, and less dull.
"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."