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John Houston O.B.E., R.S.A., R.S.W.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Houston O.B.E., R.S.A., R.S.W.
- Birds in a Garden
- signed and dated l.r.: John Houston / 1962
- oil on canvas
- 86 by 129.5cm., 34 by 51in.
Provenance
Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh;
Private collection, Canada;
Waddington's, Toronto, 7 December 2015, lot 79, where purchased by the present owner
Private collection, Canada;
Waddington's, Toronto, 7 December 2015, lot 79, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Aitken Dott & Son, Festival Exihibition, 1962, no.47
Condition
Original canvas. There are some isolated areas of craquelure to some of the thicker areas of impasto, but these appear stable and only visible upon close inspection. Overall the work appears in good overall condition with a richly textured surface.
Under ultraviolet light it is difficult to read the surface conclusively. There may be a few small areas of retouching in the upper right corner to possible old losses and also one in lower right corner.
Held in a simple wooden box frame, ready to hang.
"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."