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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- The Sudden Shower
- signed and dated 48
- oil on tin
- 25.5 by 35.5cm.; 10 by 14in.
Provenance
Hanover Gallery, London
Hollis S. Baker, Michigan, and thence by descent to the present owners
Hollis S. Baker, Michigan, and thence by descent to the present owners
Literature
Peter Cannon-Brookes, Michael Ayrton: An Illustrated Commentary, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham, 1978, cat. no.45, illustrated, p.30.
Condition
The tin appears sound. There appear to be some extremely small losses to the paint around the extreme edges of the tin, and also in several isolated areas across the surface of the work. There appear to be some very light scuffs to the surface in the upper left quadrant. There is some minor surface dirt across the work, but subject to the above, the work appears to be in good condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
The work is housed in a painted wooden frame with a painted fabric slip.
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."