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THOMAS MATTHEWS ROOKE | The Lych-gate
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Matthews Rooke
- The Lych-gate
- signed with initials and dated l.r.; TMR/Dittisham/ 1873; further signed and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 56 by 102cm., 22 by 40in.
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1881, no.912
Condition
This picture has been lined which is providing a stable support. The paint surface is clean and there are no signs of craquelure. The picture is ready to hang. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT An opaque varnish makesa clear reading under UV difficult but there appear to be minor cosmetic retouchings to the two adult figures and to areas in the architecture - these retouchings are probably to fill craquelure and are not excessive. FRAME The painting is contained in a Pre-Raphaelite style gilt 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."
Catalogue Note
A watercolour version of The Lych Gate (private collection) has essentially the same setting but differs in the placement of the figures. Both pictures were painted looking into the graveyard of the Norman church of St George in Dittisham in Devon (the lych-gate is extant).