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Thomas Matthews Rooke
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Matthews Rooke
- Artemis and Taygete
- oil on canvas, octagonal
- 35 by 45cm., 14 by 17in.
Provenance
The artist's estate and thence by descent until 1973;
Hartnoll & Eyre, London, 1973;
Sotheby's, New York, 28 October 1982, lot 262;
Phillip's, London, 24 November 2008, lot 35;
Mr Carl Laszlo, Basel;
Private collection
Hartnoll & Eyre, London, 1973;
Sotheby's, New York, 28 October 1982, lot 262;
Phillip's, London, 24 November 2008, lot 35;
Mr Carl Laszlo, Basel;
Private collection
Condition
The canvas is lined. Some faint signs of horizontal craquelure only visible upon close inspection. One small spot of paint loss above the lamp of Artemis and two very small spots of paint loss in her tunic below her waist.
Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque varnish. Some spots of retouching along the left edge and further occasional cosmetic retouchings across the surface, not excessive.
Held in a gilt plaster frame with a bronze card mount.
"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."