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George Yeats
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
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Description
- George Yeats
- Portrait of Harriet Williamina Stuart Forbes
- Later inscribed on the reverse: HWSF 1852 by George Yeats, also inscribed with the artist name and address
- oil on panel
- 32 by 25.5cm., 12½in by 10in
Half length, standing on a balcony, wearing a white blouse and a tartan skirt
Condition
The panel appears to be in good stable order. There is paint/bitumen separation in the dark pigments in the sky and in the figure's black skirts. There are some minor surface scratches and abrasions. There is a discoloured layer of surface varnish and surface dirt.
UV light inspection reveals a heavy and uneven layer of surface varnish which obscures further reading.
Held in a gilt decorative 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."