Lot 20
  • 20

Joseph Crawhall, R.S.W.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Joseph Crawhall, R.S.W.
  • Harnessed Horse Standing in Rain
  • pen and sepia ink heightened with white
  • 22 by 29.5cm., 8¾ by 11¾in.

Provenance

By descent from the artist;
Christie's, Glasgow, 18 November 1983, lot 810, where purchased by the parents of the present owners

Literature

Adrian Bury, Joseph Crawhall - The Man & the Artist, London, mcmlviii, p.230

Condition

The work is executed on a buff faced card board. The board is slightly warped in the centre. There are foxing marks and specks of surface dirt scattered throughout the work. There is time staining to the mounting edges, however, this is concealed beneath the mount and not visible when the work is framed. There is a pin hole to the upper centre edge, this is also concealed beneath the mount. There are some scattered minor surface abrasions. Please note that the work has been examined out of its 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."