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Edwin Steele
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Edwin Steele
- Still Life with Plums, Berries and Apricots; Still Life with Flowers, a Bird's Nest and Butterfly
- both signed l.r.: E. Steele
- both oil on board
- each 23 by 28.5cm., 9 by 11¼in.
Provenance
Nancy Mitford (1904–1973)
Condition
Both boards appear sound. Some minor frame abrasions to edges; some spots of staining in the upper right corner of the work with the bird's nest and both a little dirty. Otherwise the works appear in good overall condition.
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Both held under glass in matching gilt composite frames; unexamined out of glass.
"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."