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Sir Frank Dicksee P.R.A.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Frank Dicksee P.R.A.
- Portrait of Susannah Pearson
- signed and dated l.r.: FRANK DICKSEE/ 1904-; signed and inscribed with the artist's address on a label attached to the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 63.5 by 51cm., 25 by 20in.
Provenance
Commissioned by the sitter and her husband Edward Ernest Pearson of Brickonbury Estate, Wroxton Abbey and Overthorpe Hall, Oxfordshire and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas is original and the work appears in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals a few isolated retouchings in the foliage in the background, a few areas to her hair and one area on the left side of her collar all of which are minor.
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."