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ALBERT GOODWIN, R.W.S. | Stars Silent Over Us, The White Man's Grave, Sierra Leone
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Albert Goodwin, R.W.S.
- Stars Silent Over Us, The White Man's Grave, Sierra Leone
- signed Albert Goodwin, dated 1917 (lower right) and titled "The White man's grave"/ Sierra Leone "Stars silent over us" (lower left)
- watercolour and bodycolour on tinted paper
- 26 by 38cm., 10ΒΌ by 15in.
Provenance
The John Cleese Collection;
Chris Beetles, London, 14 October 2010
Chris Beetles, London, 14 October 2010
Literature
Chris Beetles, Albert Goodwin 1845-932, 1986, illustrated pl.172
Condition
The sheet appears sound. It is a textured paper. There is a minor surface abrasion to the left of the mast in the lower right corner, only visible upon close inspection. Overall the work appears in good condition. Held in an Arnold Wiggins gilt wood frame under glass ready to hang; unexamined out of 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."