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Henry Brittan Willis
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Brittan Willis
- A Farmyard in Herefordshire
- signed and dated l.l.: H B Willis 74; signed, titled and inscribed with the artist's address on a label attached to the backboard
- watercolour with scratching out
- 54.5 by 98cm., 21½ by 38½in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 12 March 1997, lot 56;
Haynes Fine Art, Broadway, where purchased by the father of the present owner
Haynes Fine Art, Broadway, where purchased by the father of the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
This picture is in excellent condition - the paper is flat and there are no signs of tearing or creasing. There is a very faint area of staining in the centre of the sky.
FRAME
The watercolour is contained in a gilt moulded 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."