Lot 387
  • 387

James Cassie

Estimate
700 - 1,000 USD
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Description

  • James Cassie
  • A Fisher Laddie
  • signed indistinctly with the artist's initials lower left; titled, signed and inscribed The property of A. Yeats / Advocate / Aberdeen on a label on the reverse
  • oil on canvas laid down on panel
  • 5 1/2 by 4 5/8 in.
  • 14 by 11.7 cm
Together with THOMAS CHURCHYARD, A Cottage Beyond a Hill, oil on panel, 5 by 6 3/4 in. 2 works.

Condition

James Cassie, A Fisher Laddie: The edges of the original canvas are visible. There are frame abrasions and area of gold paint. Surface dirt. Uneven varnish. Under UV light, there is minor fluorescence in the arm. Framed and ready to hang. Thomas Churchyard, A Cottage Roof Beyond a Hill: Oil on panel. The work is thinly painted and the panel grain is visible. The surface is in overall good condition aside from surface dirt and a dirty varnish. Under UV light, small scattered spots of inpaint are visible. Framed and ready to hang.
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.
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