- 767
British School, 18th Century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- British School, 18th Century
- An extensive rocky landscape, a town beyond
- oil on canvas
- 17 7/8 by 13 7/8 in.; 45.4 by 35.3 cm.
Provenance
Sophie Downer;
By whom gifted to The Newark Museum in 1914 (acc. no. 14.919).
By whom gifted to The Newark Museum in 1914 (acc. no. 14.919).
Condition
Oil on canvas, canvas is not lined. Work is in overall good condition; surface dirt and dust throughout. Stable minor craquelure in areas. A older patch visible on the reverse near the center left edge. Under UV: A few minor spots of inpainting (corresponding with the patch previously indicated), otherwise undisturbed varnish which fluoresces green.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.