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Maxwell Ashby Armfield, R.W.S.
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- Maxwell Ashby Armfield, R.W.S.
- S.S. Sirius
- signed with monogram (lower right) and titled and inscribed S. S. SIRIUS/ FIRST CROSSED THE ATLANTIC BY STEAM. CAPTAIN LT RICHARD ROBERTS R.N AP.4 to 22ND 1838 (lower centre)
- pen and ink
- 30.5 by 40.5cm., 12 by 16in.
pen and ink and wash
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 23 May 1984, lot 142
Condition
The sheet is unframed and not laid down. It has uneven edges as evident in the catalogue illustration. Small tear approx. 2cm. along lower edge. Faint pin holes in each corner and the cenre of upper edge; otherwise appears in good overall condition.
"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."