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William Somerville Shanks
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- William Somerville Shanks
- The Red Parasol
- signed W. Somerville Shanks (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 25 by 30 1/4 in.; 63.5 by 76.8 cm
Provenance
James Kemp Esq., Edinburgh (Probably acquired from the 1917 exhibition per the 1918 exhibition notes)
The Fine Arts Society, London, August 1966 (according to a label on the reverse)
The Fine Arts Society, London, August 1966 (according to a label on the reverse)
Exhibited
Glasgow, Royal Institution, 1917, no. 261
Royal Scottish Academy, 1918, no. 319
Royal Scottish Academy, 1918, no. 319
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. The canvas is somewhat slack, with minor pulling and bumping. The surface is in overall good condition aside from surface dirt and dust. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green. There are a few small areas of retouching in the lower right corner, but otherwise no apparent inpaints are visible.
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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.