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JOHN ATKINSON GRIMSHAW | A Moonlit Street
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
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Description
- John Atkinson Grimshaw
- A Moonlit Street
- signed and dated l.l.: Atkinson Grimshaw 1880
- oil on board
- 54 by 43cm., 21½ by 17in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, London, 17 June 1980, lot 222, where purchased by the father of the present owner
Condition
The board is flat and providing a stable structural support. There are no signs of craquelure, the paint surface appears clean and stable and there are no obvious condition issues. The picture is ready to hang. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There is a small area of retouching to the tree in the centre of the composition and minor retouching to the tree on the left and to the extreme right edge of the board. These retouchings are not excessive. FRAME This picture is contained in a moulded plaster 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."