- 1059
Robert Salmon (1770 - 1851)
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Salmon
- A British Brig and Frigate, Off the Mouth of the Mersey
- indistinctly signed R.S. and dated lower right; also indistinctly inscribed No./Painted by Robert Salmon/182* on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 19 7/8 x 31 in.
indistinctly signed R.S. and dated lower right; also indistinctly inscribed No./Painted by Robert Salmon/182* on the reverse
Provenance
The Parker Galleries, London;
Howard K. and Alison McEldowney Walter, Portland, Maine, circa 1955-60;
Bequest to the present owner from the above, 1985.
Howard K. and Alison McEldowney Walter, Portland, Maine, circa 1955-60;
Bequest to the present owner from the above, 1985.
Condition
This work appears to be slightly dirty and there is fine craquelure throughout. There is a 4 inch horizontal crack through the panel that extends from the center left edge and a 6 inch horizontal crack through the panel that extends from the center right edge. Both have been stabilized on the back of the panel. Under UV: there are some thin lines of inpainting to the craquelure and the horizontal cracks, some of which is visible to the naked eye.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.