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Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
- Ducks on a River; Rabbits under the Oaks
- both signed with monogram, one l.l. and the other l.r.
- watercolour and bodycolour over pencil
- one 25 by 20cm., 10 by 8in.; the other 29 by 24cm., 11½ by 9½
Provenance
G.G. Foster, Cassel Hospital, Richmond;
Mrs Fae Jackson of Blackwell, Darlington, thence by descent to Mr Lutz Hoffmann of Kiel, Germany and by further descent to his wife Ingrid Hoffmann-Unger, until her death in 2010 when bequeathed to her son.
Mrs Fae Jackson of Blackwell, Darlington, thence by descent to Mr Lutz Hoffmann of Kiel, Germany and by further descent to his wife Ingrid Hoffmann-Unger, until her death in 2010 when bequeathed to her son.
Condition
Rabbits under the Oak Trees - the sheet undulates slightly. Otherwise, both works appear to be in good condition with no visible issues.
Both held in gold frames and mounts. Please note that both works are framed under glass and have not been examined out of their frames.
"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."