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Philip Wilson Steer, 1860-1942
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Philip Wilson Steer
- stroud valley
- oil on canvas
- 41x55cm.; 16x21¾in.
Provenance
Geoffrey Blackwell
Literature
D.S. MacColl, Life, Work and Setting of Philip Wilson Steer, London, 1945, p.203
Bruce Laughton, Philip Wilson Steer 1860-1942, Oxford 1971, p.142, cat. 302A
Condition
The canvas is original. There are some patches of minor craquelure to the thicker passages of pigment in the sky. There is a stretcher mark to the upper edge. Otherwise in good overall condition. Ultra violet light reveals scattered retouching throughout the sky. Held in a decorative 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."
Catalogue Note
Painted in 1902 this work is characteristic of Steer's later phase of English impressionism.