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Arthur John Elsley
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Arthur John Elsley
- Pick of the Litter
- signed and dated l.l.: ARTHUR J ELSLEY 1908; further signed and inscribed with the artist's address on an old label attached to the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 114 by 86cm., 45 by 34in.
- 114 by 86 cm
Provenance
Stacy Marks, Eastbourne;
Private Collection
Private Collection
Exhibited
Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery, Autumn Exhibition, 1908, no. 1043
Literature
Terry Parker, Golden Hours, The Paintings of Arthur J. Elsley 1860-1952, 1998, illustrated p.111
Condition
The following condition report was kindly provided by Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc.:
The work was probably restored around thirty years ago. Although the lining is certainly effective, the painting seems to have become dirty. There is a slightly milky quality to the picture under ultraviolet light, which restricts positive identification of retouches. It is possible, particularly with this artist, that some weaknesses have been addressed by retouching, perhaps in the stomach of the dog at lower left, in the puppy, in the hair of
the young girl and in a few other spots. There is a faint possibility that the sky has received a soft glaze which is not original. The painting looks well, if cleaned the restorations will be removed but the condition is nonetheless encouraging.
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"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."