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Sir Frank Brangwyn, R. A. 1867-1956
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Frank Brangwyn, R. A.
- Fisherman under a Canopy, north africa
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Mrs. V. Abbot;
Paul Liss Fine Art;
Private collection
Paul Liss Fine Art;
Private collection
Condition
STRUCTURE:
The board is sound.
SURFACE:
The paint surface is relatively clean with strong areas of impasto. There are areas of craquelure mainly in the upper half of the work and concentrated areas in the upper right and left quarters.
FRAME:
Held in a gilt painted frame in fair condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
UV light reveals patches of retouching to the tables in the foreground and some old infilling to craquelure in the centre and upper right sections of the composition.
COLOUR COMPARISON:
The colours are slightly darker than the 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."
Catalogue Note
This picture may have been painted when Brangwyn visited Morocco with Dudley Hardy, the cartoonist and poster society.
Sotheby's are grateful to Dr Libby Horner for her help preparing this catalogue entry.
Sotheby's are grateful to Dr Libby Horner for her help preparing this catalogue entry.