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John Morgan, R.B.A.
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- John Morgan, R.B.A.
- Snowballing
- signed and dated l.l.: John Morgan 1865
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 122cm., 24 by 48in.
Condition
The canvas is lined and the impasto has flattened a little. There is a small faint area of craquelure below the central boy's feet, otherwise the work appears clean and ready to hang.
Ultraviolet light reveals flecked retouchings in the sky, the left corner and areas between the central figures.
Held in a gilt composite frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Morgan painted another composition depicting children playing snowballs in 1865 (Victoria & Albert Museum, London) which is of a similar size and may have been intended to form a pair with the present picture. It is unclear which picture was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1865.