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John Liston Byam Shaw A.R.W.S., R.I.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- John Liston Byam Shaw A.R.W.S., R.I.
- Cupid and Campaspe
- signed and dated 1899 Byam Shaw (lower left)
- oil on panel
Provenance
Private Collection, Scarsdale, New York
By descent from the above to the present owner
By descent from the above to the present owner
Exhibited
London, Messrs. Dowdeswell's, Thoughts suggested by some passages from British Poets, 1899, no. 19
Literature
Rex Vicat Cole, The Art & Life of Byam Shaw, Philadelphia, 1932, p. 213
Condition
Oil on panel. The picture surface is in generally good condition aside from minor pigment separation and some frame abrasion at the extreme edges. Under UV light, there are no apparent retouches visible.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.