- 798
James McBey
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- James McBey
- Herring Fleet, Aberdeen
- signed James McBey (lower right); titled Herring Fleet, Aberdeen (lower left)
- etching on wove paper
- plate: 17.5 by 23cm., 7 by 9in.; sheet: 25.2 by 36.3cm., 10 by 14 1/4 in.
- Executed in 1908, the present work is one of only four impressions.
Literature
Martin Hardie, Etchings and Dry Points: From 1902 to 1924 by James McBey, London, 1925, p.54
Condition
With wide margins (trimmed at left and upper sheet edge), in good condition apart from pale light-staining, a thin band of surface soiling along extreme right sheet edge, further minor surface soiling along other sheet edges and verso. Framer's annotations along right margin (under mount), framed.
"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."