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WILLIAM MCTAGGART, R.S.A., R.S.W. | The Press Gang
估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述
- William McTaggart
- The Press Gang
- signed with monogram (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 21 by 28cm., 8¼ by 11in.
來源
Christie's, London, 9 March 1917, lot 154, bought 'Cornell';
Hugh Holmes McTaggart, the artist's son;
Thence by descent to Sir William MacTaggart PRSA, the artist's grandson;
Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh;
Private Collection;
Sotheby's, London, 15 November 2011, lot 77
Hugh Holmes McTaggart, the artist's son;
Thence by descent to Sir William MacTaggart PRSA, the artist's grandson;
Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh;
Private Collection;
Sotheby's, London, 15 November 2011, lot 77
出版
Sir James Lewis Caw, William McTaggart, 1917, p.228
Condition
Original canvas. There is fine craquelure throughout. Some rubbing and abrasion to the framing edges. Some specks of surface dirt and a slightly discoloured paint surface. UV light inspection reveals some retouching to the framing edges, mainly the upper. There are some minor spots or retouching elsewhere, notably to the trees. Held in a decorative gilt 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."