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Thomas Reynolds Lamont
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Reynolds Lamont
- The Bell Ringers
- signed l.l.: Lamont
- oil on canvas
- 74 by 125cm., 29 by 49¼in.
Provenance
Fine Art Society, London, 1977;
Private collection
Private collection
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1880, no. 594
Condition
The canvas has been relined and is sound. The paint surface is in good overall condition. However, there is a discoloured varnish visible in the sky upper left. Otherwise the paint surface appears sound.
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered areas of infilling in the sky, trees, and roof upper left. There are some further spots to the central group of figures and to the buildings upper right.
Held in a plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6132 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."