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Benjamin Williams Leader, R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Benjamin Williams Leader, R.A.
- A Summer Stream
- signed and dated l.l.: B. W. LEADER. 1883.; indistinctly inscribed and signed on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 92cm., 24 by 36¼in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 3 March 1993, lot 55;
Sotheby's, London, 12 March 1997, lot 54, where purchased by the present owner
Sotheby's, London, 12 March 1997, lot 54, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. The work appears in very good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals some isolated areas of retouching in the composition and some retouchings along the left, upper and right edges; however these appear well executed and not excessive.
Held in a gilt plaster 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."