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Lot 156
  • 156

English School

Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description

  • English School
  • A boy and his dog
  • watercolour
  • 30.5 by 25cm., 12 by 9¾in.
together with A Terrier, English School, signed l.r.: Gill, oil on panel

Condition

The sheet appears to be laid on a board that bows slightly. There are some small spots of foxing on the wall in the background and few small surface scracthes above the boy's head. Held under glass in a dark stained wood frame; unexamined out of frame. TERRIER 10 by 14cm., 4 by 5½in The panel is sound but bears vertical cracks inherent to the medium. The surface is dirty. UV light reveals no signs of retouching. Held in a simple wood 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."