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Arthur Melville, A.R.S.A., R.S.W. A.R.S.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur Melville, A.R.S.A., R.S.W. A.R.S.
- Head of a Copt, Sheikh A'Chga
- signed l.r.: Arthur Melville
- watercolour
- 51 by 38cm., 20 by 15in.
Provenance
Sotheby’s, Scone Palace, 23 April 1979, where purchased by the father of the present owners
Exhibited
London, Whitechapel Art Gallery, Muhammadan Art and Life in Turkey, Persia, Egypt, Morocco and India, 1908, no.141, lent by Mrs Arthur Melville
Literature
Agnes E. Mackay, Arthur Melville, Scottish Impressionist, 1855-1904, 1951, p.134, no.149
Condition
There are small areas of localised cracking to the gum Arabic on the darkest areas of the head-dress. the paper is slightly discoloured and stained along the lower edge. The paper is flat and there are no signs of cockling. Unexamined out of the frame.
Simple wooden gilt frame with a clean mount and under glass.
"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."