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FRANCIS CAMPBELL BOILEAU CADELL, R.S.A., R.S.W. | Interior of Iona Abbey, The Sacristy Door
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, R.S.A., R.S.W.
- Interior of Iona Abbey, The Sacristy Door
- signed l.l.: F.C.B. Cadell
- oil on canvas
- 76 by 50.5cm., 30 by 20in.
Provenance
Pearson & Westergaard Ltd., Glasgow, where purchased December 1946 by Major Ion R. Harrison and thence by descent
Exhibited
Glasgow, McLellan Galleries, The Thistle Foundation, Pictures from a Private Collection, 1951, no.86;
Edinburgh and London, The Fine Art Society, Three Scottish Colourists, 1977, no.52;
Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, The Fine Art Society, Artists in Iona, 1980;
London, Royal Academy, The Scottish Colourists, 2000, no.85;
Edinburgh, City Art Centre, Iona: Island of Inspiration, 2004;
Edinburgh, National Galleries of Scotland, Dean Gallery, F.C.B. Cadell, 2011-2012
Edinburgh and London, The Fine Art Society, Three Scottish Colourists, 1977, no.52;
Edinburgh, Glasgow and London, The Fine Art Society, Artists in Iona, 1980;
London, Royal Academy, The Scottish Colourists, 2000, no.85;
Edinburgh, City Art Centre, Iona: Island of Inspiration, 2004;
Edinburgh, National Galleries of Scotland, Dean Gallery, F.C.B. Cadell, 2011-2012
Literature
T.J. Honeyman, Three Scottish Colourists, Edinburgh, 1950, pl.3;
P. Long with E. Cumming, The Scottish Colourists 1900-1930, exh.cat, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2000, pl.60;
A. Strang, F.C.B. Cadell, exh.cat, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2011, pl.83;
P. MacLeod Coupe, Paintings of Iona, Peploe and Cadell, Malvern, 2014, pl.18
P. Long with E. Cumming, The Scottish Colourists 1900-1930, exh.cat, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2000, pl.60;
A. Strang, F.C.B. Cadell, exh.cat, National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh, 2011, pl.83;
P. MacLeod Coupe, Paintings of Iona, Peploe and Cadell, Malvern, 2014, pl.18
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. The work is in excellent original condition. There are artists pinholes visible to all four corners. UV light 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."