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Sir William Beechey, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir William Beechey, R.A.
- Portrait of a boy, said to be Master Barker
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Miss Pauline Barker, Cornwall Terrace, London;
With M. Knoedler and Co., Inc., New York;
With Scott and Fowles, New York, 1926;
Villarosa Sale; Parke-Bernet, New York, 15–16 May 1946, lot 47;
F. Neilson, Chicago;
By descent to
Private collection, Argentina.
With M. Knoedler and Co., Inc., New York;
With Scott and Fowles, New York, 1926;
Villarosa Sale; Parke-Bernet, New York, 15–16 May 1946, lot 47;
F. Neilson, Chicago;
By descent to
Private collection, Argentina.
Condition
The canvas has an old firm relining, the paint surface is clean and appears to be in excellent overall condition with much of the original impasto in evidence. The painting has fairly recently been cleaned and restoration is limited to one tiny L shaped repaired tear in the boys left arm which is patched on the reverse and sensitively retouched.
"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."