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Henrietta Rae
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Henrietta Rae
- Songs of the Morning
- signed l.r.: Henrietta Rae-; titled, signed and inscribed with the artist's adress on an old label attached to the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 184 by 116cm., 72 by 45in.
- Frame: 214 x 145 x 11 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 17 June 1986, lot 49, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1904, no.391;
Southport Art Gallery, 1907;
Glasgow, 1909
Southport Art Gallery, 1907;
Glasgow, 1909
Literature
Arthur Fish, Henrietta Rae (Mrs Ernest Normand), 1905, p.112
Condition
The canvas has been lined. Some isolated, small areas of craquelure located in the background, only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition, ready to hang.
Under ultraviolet light there are some areas of infiling located mainly to the figure's hair, in the flowers in the foreground and about the edges.
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."