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Valentine Cameron Prinsep, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Valentine Cameron Prinsep, R.A.
- Fresh Flowers from the Country
- signed, titled and inscribed on an old label attached to the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 66 by 51cm., 26 by 20in.
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1881, no.559;
Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery, Autumn Exhibition, 1881
Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery, Autumn Exhibition, 1881
Condition
Original canvas. There is a spot of paint loss near upper left corner and further spots right of the girl's head. There is diagonal surface abrasion with corresponding flecks of paint loss in the lower right corner approximately 15cm. long. The surface is dirty and would benefit from cleaning.
Under ultraviolet light there is an opaque varnish and old retouchings along the edges, above the bunch of flowers, to the sleeve of the girl and to the right of her head.
Held in gilt-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."
"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."