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Charles James Lewis 1830-1892
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Charles James Lewis
- crossing the moor
- signed and dated l.r.: C J Lewis 1867
- oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE:
Relined.
SURFACE:
The surface is very dirty and should benefit from cleaning. Cracquelure appears mainly in the sky. Old restorations are apparent and have discoloured, this is mostly evident along the top edge of the painting.
UV LIGHT:
Under UV old restorations appear along the top edge. Otherwise this painting is difficult to read under UV light due to the varnish and recommend you receive an independent restorers report on this particular painting.
FRAME:
Contained in a carved gilt painted wood frame.
COLOUR COMPARISON:
The colours are slightly darker than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."