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Samuel John Lamorna Birch 1869-1955
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Samuel John Lamorna Birch
- industrial landscape
- signed l.l.: S. J. Lamorna Birch
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Given as a gift to Jill and Geoffrey Garnier by the artist and thence by descent
Exhibited
Plymouth Art Gallery and Falmouth Art Gallery, Lamorna Birch RA RWS A Retrospective, August 1997 - February 1998
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas in good stable condition.
CATALOGUE COMPARISON
The illustration is broadly representative but the tones are slightly richer in reality.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good overall condition but has traces of dirt and may benefit from a light clean. There are very minor surface abrasions in the upper and lower right corners; these are only visible on close inspection.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals one small spot of retouching in the upper right corner.
FRAME
Held in a modern composite 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."