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John Duncan Fergusson, R.B.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- John Duncan Fergusson, R.B.A.
- Reclining Nude
- pencil
- 12.5 by 21cm.; 5 by 8¼in.
- Executed circa 1911.
Provenance
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh, where acquired by the present owner, 23rd February 2001
Condition
The sheet is a leaf taken from a sketch book, and is fully laid down to a backing sheet, itself partially adhered to a support mount.
There is a perforated upper edge, and rounding to the bottom corners, with some minor handling marks to the sheet, and further signs of surface dirt and studio detritus. There is a very tiny, minor possible tear to the extreme upper right hand edge, only visible upon extremely close inspection, with a further minor crease to the centre of the extreme left hand edge. The work is very slightly discoloured along the right hand edge. This excepting the work appears in very good overall condition, with strong, fresh pencil.
Housed behind glass in a thin gilt wooden frame, set within a cream card mount.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."