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Attributed to Augustus Wall Callcott R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Augustus Wall Callcott R.A.
- Landscape with mother and children
- oil on canvas
- 16 by 12 3/8 in.; 40.6 by 31.5 cm.
Provenance
Probably Arthur Braun, Pittsburgh;
Thence by descent to his daughter, Mrs. Paul B. Ernst, Pittsburgh;
By whom given to Carnegie Museum of Art, 1978 (Inv. no. 78.10.35).
Thence by descent to his daughter, Mrs. Paul B. Ernst, Pittsburgh;
By whom given to Carnegie Museum of Art, 1978 (Inv. no. 78.10.35).
Condition
Oil on canvas, unlined. The picture surface has a stable web of craquelure and stretcher bar marks visible, with some associated lifting and losses, especially in the upper third of the canvas. Shiny varnish. Under UV light, there is a thick green varnish, though there is some evidence of damage in the upper right corner.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.