- 100
Major Godfrey Douglas Giles
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Major Godfrey Douglas Giles
- Whisperer, Winner of the Portland Plate, Doncaster, 1893
- signed G. D. Giles and dated 1902 (lower left) inscribed "Whisperer" (the last of the hermits) & T. Loate (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 28 by 36 in.
- 71.1 by 91.4 cm
Condition
The work is in excellent condition, the canvas is not lined, minor puckering and lifting in sky, a small chip missing upper center, some surface dirt. UNDER UV: a few very minor touches. Excellent condition overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.