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George Houston 1869-1947
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Houston
- loch awe; glen fyne
- one signed l.r.; GEORGE HOUSTON; the other signed l.l.: GEORGE HOUSTON
- one oil on canvas, the other oil on board
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1930, nos. 103 and 153
Condition
STRUCTURE
These pictures are in excellent original condition with strong colours throughout, stable paint surface and no signs of craquelure. Both pictures are clean and ready to hang.
LOCH AWE - this picture is painted on board which is flat and has not warped.
LOCH FYNE - this picture is painted on canvas and is unlined.
The picture is clean and ready to hang.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are no visible signs of retouching on either picture.
FRAME
These pictures are contained in simple modern frames (not matching) and under glass.
"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."