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Walter Langley, R.I.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Walter Langley, R.I.
- An Authority
- signed, dated and inscribed l.l.: WLangley. 1882./ Newlyn.; titled and dated on the reverse; further titled, signed and dated on the frame
- watercolour
- 47 by 63cm., 18½ by 25in.
Provenance
Purchased from the artist in 1882 by Alldays (picture dealer);
Purchased by James Giles Anton as a gift for his wife Mary and thence by descent to the present owner
Purchased by James Giles Anton as a gift for his wife Mary and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The sheet has been laid down on a thin board, likely by the artist. The board is slightly bowed. There is some time staining to the mounting edges. The colours appear strong and the work in generally good condition.
Held in a gilt frame, with some losses, and under glass. 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Roger Langley for his assistance with the cataloguing of this picture.