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Paul Henry, R.H.A., R.U.A.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Henry, R.H.A., R.U.A.
- The Silver Lake
- signed l.r.: PAUL HENRY
- oil on board
- 23 by 28cm., 9 by 11in.
Provenance
Fine Art Gallery, London, where purchased by Sir James Walton, July 1934;
Christie's, Glasgow, 27 June 1985, lot 48;
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh;
Christie's, Glasgow, 31 May 1989, lot 494;
The Oriel Gallery, Dublin, where purchased by the present owner c.1990
Christie's, Glasgow, 27 June 1985, lot 48;
The Scottish Gallery, Edinburgh;
Christie's, Glasgow, 31 May 1989, lot 494;
The Oriel Gallery, Dublin, where purchased by the present owner c.1990
Literature
S. B. Kennedy, Paul Henry, 2007, no.825, illustrated p.66
Condition
The board appears to be sound. Some minor craquelure in the thicker passages of white impasto in the sky and lake, only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Held in an attractive ebony Dutch 17th century style rippled frame under glass; unexamined out of 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."
Catalogue Note
According to S. B. Kennedy, The Silver Lake is possibly a scene in County Kerry and dated 1933-4 on stylistic grounds.