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Jessica Dismorr
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Jessica Dismorr
- The Ascent to Les Baux
- ink
- 39.5 by 27cm.; 15¾ by 10½in.
- Executed in 1911.
Provenance
Given by the Artist to her sister Margaret Thompson, by whom bequeathed to her daughter
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
The sheet appears fully laid down to a backing support sheet, itself adhered in three corners to a backing card.
The sheet has been unevenly cut, with a rounded bottom right corner. There are areas of old creasing and possible tears, restoration and repairs. The upper edge has been extensively repaired. There is a further repair to the centre of the composition above the lake with further minor signs of surface matter and staining to the sheet.
Housed behind glass in a thin wooden frame, float-mounted against a cream backing card.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."