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GEORGE WILLIAM JOY | Lesbia's Sparrow, Catullus
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- George William Joy
- Lesbia's Sparrow, Catullus
- signed l.r.: George Joy.
- oil on canvas
- 69 by 51cm., 27ΒΌ by 20in.
Provenance
Robert Brian Burns, Assistant Curator of Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, until his death in 2011 and thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Anonymous, The Work of George W. Joy, MCMIV, illustrated colour plate 14
Condition
This picture has been lined - the lining is providing a stable support. The paint surface is dirty with some areas of bloom (particularly on the girl's face and hair) and would benefit from a light clean. There are localised areas of craquelure on the girl's head. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are infillings to the girl's head and small retouchings to the curtain around her head and in the lower right corner with a few small retouchings elsewhere. FRAME The picture is contained in a composite 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."