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Arthur Hughes
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur Hughes
- Sunday
- signed l.l.: ARTHUR HUGHES; titled, signed and inscribed with the artist's address on an old label attached to the reverse
- oil on paper
- 21 by 36cm., 8ΒΌ by 14in.
Provenance
Artist's studio sale, Christie's, London, 21 November 1921, part of lot 45, bought by J.J. Shaw;
Mr Frederick Anthony White, F.S.A., 70 Queens Gate, London;
His sale Christies, London, 18 December 1925, lot 62, purchased by Dr. James Nicoll by whom gifted to the father of the present owner
Mr Frederick Anthony White, F.S.A., 70 Queens Gate, London;
His sale Christies, London, 18 December 1925, lot 62, purchased by Dr. James Nicoll by whom gifted to the father of the present owner
Exhibited
London, Fine Art Society, 1900, no.26
Literature
Leonard Roberts, Arthur Hughes - His Life and Works, 1997, p.231, no.364
Condition
This picture is in very good overall condition. There are two faint horizontal lines of cracking close to the lower edge where it appears the artist has extended or unfolded the canvas.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are no signs of restoration.
FRAME
This picture is contained in a simple wooden gilt carved frame and under glass with a clean mount.
"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."