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ARTHUR MELVILLE, A.R.S.A., R.S.W. A.R.S. | A Young Boy Reading
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur Melville, R.W.S., A.R.S.A
- A Young Boy Reading
- signed with initials l.l.
- watercolour and pencil heightened with bodycolour
- 35.5 by 27.5cm., 14 by 10¾in.
Provenance
Christie's, Scotland, 10 December 1987, lot 63;
The Robertson Collection, Orkney
The Robertson Collection, Orkney
Condition
The sheet has been laid down on card. There are artist's pin holes along the lower left and upper edges. There is some cracking to the white and dark blue bodycolour in the lower left hand quadrant. There are some specks of surface dirt. There is a bubbling effect to the brown watercolour of the background. Held in a gilt drawing frame and cream mount. Please note 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."