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Henry Pether
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Henry Pether
- Vue nocturne de Somerset House et de Waterloo Bridge, Londres
- Porte une trace de signature en bas à gauche
- Huile sur toile
- 60 x 91 cm ; 23½ by 35¾ in
Provenance
Paul Stobart ;
Peut être vente, Londres, Sotheby's, 16 mars 1973 (Somerset au clair de lune) ;
Vente Londres, Sotheby's, 15 novembre 1989, n°97
Peut être vente, Londres, Sotheby's, 16 mars 1973 (Somerset au clair de lune) ;
Vente Londres, Sotheby's, 15 novembre 1989, n°97
Exhibited
London and the Thames, Somerset House, 1977, n°59
Condition
The painting has been relined. Craquelures in the upper right in the sky are tending to open. The painting is thin in some areas.
Under UV light, retouches are visible in the men's clothing on the lower left, on the pavement on the left, repaints are visible in the lower right in the architecture, and on the bridge, in the lower right.
Small retouches are scattered on the surface, especially in the darker areas. A few repaints are visible in the water and in the sky.
The photograph in the catalogue is slightly too clear.
"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."