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JOHN DAWSON WATSON, R.W.S. | Fireside Thoughts
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- John Dawson Watson
- Fireside Thoughts
- signed and dated J. D. Watson/ 1861 (lower right); signed with initials and dated J. D. W/ 1861 (upper right); further signed on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 35.5 by 24cm., 14 by 9½in.
Provenance
G. Dalziel Esq., 9 St George's Terrace, Regent's Park;
C. D. Dalziel Esq., Dalkeith;
Sotheby's, London, 6 March 2008, lot 71
C. D. Dalziel Esq., Dalkeith;
Sotheby's, London, 6 March 2008, lot 71
Condition
The panel appears sound. There is a horizontal crack running across the upper edge that has been restored and only visible upon close inspection. Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque varnish. There is a broken line of retouching corresponding to the above mentioned crack. Some further retouchings along the extreme top edge and in the lower left and right corners. Possibly some retouchings about the head of the girl. Held in a gilt wood frame; ready to hang.
"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."