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JOHN DUNCAN FERGUSSON | Paris, 1907
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Duncan Fergusson R.B.A.
- Paris, 1907
- signed and dated on the reverse: J.D.Fergusson,/ 1907.
- oil on board
- 35.5 by 28cm., 14 by 11in.
Provenance
Major Ion R. Harrison and thence by descent
Exhibited
Glasgow, McLellan Galleries, The Thistle Foundation, Pictures from a Private Collection, 1951, no.176;
London, Royal Academy, The Scottish Colourists, 2000, no.103;
Edinburgh, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Fergusson: The Scottish Colourist, 2013-2014
London, Royal Academy, The Scottish Colourists, 2000, no.103;
Edinburgh, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Fergusson: The Scottish Colourist, 2013-2014
Literature
P. Long with E. Cumming, The Scottish Colourists 1900-1930, exh.cat, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2000, pl.23;
A. Strang, E. Cumming and S. McGregor, J.D. Fergusson, exh.cat, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2013, pl.55
A. Strang, E. Cumming and S. McGregor, J.D. Fergusson, exh.cat, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2013, pl.55
Condition
The board is offering a good stable support and the work is in excellent original condition. There are some strong passages of impasto throughout. The work may benefit from a light clean. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of retouching or restoration. Held in the original gilt frame and under glass.
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"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."