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Malcolm Drummond, 1880-1945
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Malcolm Drummond
- girls at a piano
- oil on canvas
- 51.5x41cm.; 20¼x16in.
Condition
The canvas is original. It is a heavy coarse canvas and the weave is visible throughout. There is a stretcher mark to the upper edge. There is some frame abrasion to the right edge resulting in some specks of paint loss. There are further very minor specks of paint loss to the upper left corner, to the centre of the upper edge and to the middle figure's head. There is some surface dirt and blooming towards the right edge. Otherwise in good overall condition. There is no sign of retouching under ultra violet light. Held in a gold and brown painted 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."