Lot 197
  • 197

ROBERT POLHILL BEVAN | Landscape with Trees

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Robert Polhill Bevan
  • Landscape with Trees
  • charcoal on paper
  • 28.5 by 45cm., 11¼ by 17¾in.
  • Executed circa 1896.

Condition

The sheet is secured to the mount with two tabs of adhesive tape along the upper edge. There is some rounding to the extreme corners, notably in the upper and lower right edges. There are some very small nicks and creases in places to the extreme edges. The sheet undulates very slightly. There is some slight staining to the extreme edges. There are some very faint diagonal creases in the lower left, upper left and lower right corners. The sheet is very marginally creased in places, however this is only visible under raking light. Subject to the above the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The sheet is window mounted and held behind glass in a simple wooden frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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.
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