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David Bates 1840-1921
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- David Bates
- mill on the inny, cornwall
- signed and dated l.l.: David Bates / 1877; signed, dated and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 41.5 by 61.5 cm.; 16¼ by 24¼ in.
Condition
Original canvas. There are two spots of paint loss towards the upper left corner. Further smaller minor specks of paint loss in the upper left corner, towards the centre of the lower left edge and towards the centre of the upper edge. Some scattered patches of very minor craquelure to the sky. Ultraviolet light reveals some patches of retouching to the left side of the sky and to the upper edge. Held in a decorative gold-painted frame in fair condition.
"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."