Lot 10
  • 10

ROBERT WEIR ALLAN, R.S.W. | Figures Before a Mosque

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Robert Weir Allan
  • Figures Before a Mosque
  • signed and dated Robert W. Allan 1891; signed and inscribed on a label attached to the reverse: No.2/ Serivce in…/ Robert W.Allan/ 2 Spenser Street/ Victoria Street lower left
  • watercolour heightened with touches of white
  • 52 by 75 cm., 20½ by 29½in.

Condition

The sheet appears to be in sound condition. There is some light time staining throughout. Thre are spots of foxing to the sheet, notably in the lower half of the work. The work retains areas of strong colour paritcularly in the figures. Held in a decorative gilf frame and gold slip. Under glass. Please note that the work has not been examined out of its 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."