- 74
Sir Matthew Smith
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Matthew Smith
- Still Life with Flowers
- oil on canvas
- 50.5 by 61cm.; 20 by 24in.
- Executed circa 1940s.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by P.J.B. Harland and thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Eastbourne, Towner Art Gallery, on long-term loan since June 1987.
Condition
There is an old transparent wax lining, with slight rucking visible in the top and bottom right of the canvas.
There is very minor surface dirt. There is craquelure and areas of reticulation visible throughout the surface. There is a tiny fleck of loss to the centre of the dark green pigment towards the centre of the composition, visible upon very close inspection. There are minor signs of slight frame abrasion in the top right and left corners, and three apparent, very slight surface scratches; two running across the centre of the top and a third, larger running approximately 4in. vertically down the centre of the top half of the composition.
Ultraviolet light reveals two very minor spots of fluorescence to the centre of the far left edge (in line with previous loss associated with the aforementioned craquelure) as well as two tiny flecks to the top right quadrant.
Housed in a thick, gilt, ornate frame.
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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to John Gledhill for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work, which will be included in any future revisions of his catalogue raisonné of the Artist's work.