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Henry Woods, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Woods, R.A.
- San Trovaso, Venice
- signed, inscribed and dated l.r.: Henry Woods. Venice / 1906
- oil on canvas
- 96.5 by 61cm., 38 by 24in.
Provenance
Purchased from Harrod's in the late 1960s by a private collector
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1906, no.28
Literature
James Greig, The Art of Henry Woods, R.A., special edition of The Art Annual, 1915, illustrated front cover and opposite p.19
Condition
The picture is unlined, in clean condition and ready to hang. There are no visible sign of craquelure.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are areas of retouching to the sky and the canal, a small are to the left of the standing male figure and to the right of the woman at the well. There are minor flecked retouchings around the hands of the main woman and to the cheek of the little girl. There is also a small area of retouching to the white area on the building on the extreme right.
FRAME
Contained in a moulded gilt 'sweep' 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."