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Harry Morley
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Harry Morley
- covent garden
- signed; titled and inscribed on an artist's label attached to the reverse of the frame
- oil on canvas
- 101.5 by 76cm.; 40 by 30in.
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, Summer Exhibition, 1938, no.297
Wellington, New Zealand, Centenary Exhibition, 8 November 1939 - 4 May 1940
Wellington, New Zealand, Centenary Exhibition, 8 November 1939 - 4 May 1940
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There are some very small scuff marks to the central left edge. There are some slight rubbing marks to the top edge of the work. There is a small indentation to the back of the figure in the lower right corner. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals some minor spots of retouching. Held in a gilt wooden and plaster frame.
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"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."