- 481A
Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A.
- Portrait of Captain James Forbes-Drummond, R.N., of Hawthornden
- oil on canvas
- 30 1/4 by 25 1/2 in.; 77 by 64.2 cm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 19 July 1978, lot 113;
Elliot Galleries, New Orleans.
Elliot Galleries, New Orleans.
Condition
Oil on canvas with a wax lining. The surface is in generally good condition with a flattened, stable web of craquelure. Under UV light, there are a few small spots of inpainting scattered in the background; a dot of inpaint under the sitterÂ’s left nostril; and an area of retouched craquelure to the left of his face in the background. The varnish does fluoresces green but is difficult to read under UV light.
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.