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Walter Langley, R.I.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Walter Langley, R.I.
- Study for Breadwinners
- signed l.r.: W Langley
- pencil and watercolour on paper laid down on card
- 46 by 51cm., 18 by 24in.
Provenance
David Messum, Beaconsfield;
Christie's, 8 June 2000, lot 64;
Private collection
Christie's, 8 June 2000, lot 64;
Private collection
Condition
The sheet appears to be sound, slightly discoloured. There is a minor crease in the upper right corner and a few faint spots of foxing along the left side of the lower edge; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of 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
This is a study for the right hand side of a large oil painting depicting the beach and South Pier at Newlyn entitled Breadwinners (private collection) exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1896.