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Archibald Thorburn
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Archibald Thorburn
- Two Studies of a Female Mallard
- dated l.r.: 20 Jany 82
- watercolour and bodycolour
- 43.5 by 30.5cm., 17¼ by 12in.
Provenance
Glenbow Foundation, Calgary, Canada;
Sotheby's, London, 23 November 1994, lot 54 where purchased by the present owner
Sotheby's, London, 23 November 1994, lot 54 where purchased by the present owner
Condition
Sheet undulates slightly. Some scattered foxing marks and an area of more concentrated foxing to the centre right hand edge. Some scattered specks of surface dirt. Some time staining to the sheet. Small crease to the lower right hand corner. There is a small horizontal tear to the sheet extending approximately 3cm from the lower right hand edge. A further diagonal crease in the lower right hand quadrant. A minor sheet addition to the upper left hand corner. Artists pin holes to the lower and upper left hand corners.
Held under glass in a gilt frame and cream mount. Please note that this work has not 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."