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Patricia Machin
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Patricia Machin
- Still life with white roses
- signed and dated l.l.: Patricia Machin '87
- oil on canvas
- 35.5 by 28cm.; 14 by 11in.
Provenance
A gift from the artist to Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire (1920-2014).
Patricia Machin was commissioned by the Duchess to design a wide range of very successful tin-ware for the Chatsworth Estate Shops.
Condition
Original canvas. The canvas appears sound. There are very slight stretcher bar marks around the extreme edges of the canvas. The canvas undulates slightly There is some very light rubbing in places, and light surface dirt. There is some minor reticulation and craquelure in places, but this excepting the work appears in very good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching.
Housed in an ornate gilt wooden 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."