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William Thornley
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- William Thornley
- Low Tide at the Mouth of the Medway; Boats after a Gale, near Falmouth
- one signed l.r.: Thornley; the other signed l.l.: THORNLEY; both inscribed with title on the stretcher
- both oil on canvas
- both 35.6 by 30.5cm.; 14 by 12in.
Provenance
Christie's, South Kensington, 16 November 2005, lot 550, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Both original canvas. Undulate slightly and signs of craquelure to each, and small paint loss upper left corner of one.
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Held in matching gilt composite 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."