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Helen Bradley
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Helen Bradley
- oh jane, i must tell you about miss carter
- signed with fly device; also signed, dated 1969 and inscribed on a label attached to the reverse: Oh Jane, I must tell you about Miss Carter (who wore pink) "They say she's fainted again" said Mary Jane Ormrod. "I'm sure she should see Dr McVean" I'll tell you what we'll do' said Mother "We'll call round and see her on our way back" but 'hush' look who's coming' 'Florence" John Sam'els wife and you know how she talks" so Aunt Mary said in a loud voice - " I see youve washed your patchwork quilt and its a good day to get it dry" so while the aunts, mother & Grandma chatted George & I watched Edna Mary Ornrod playing at being a May Queen. Oh, I said with envy "Doesnt she look beautiful" - "They look silly" said George, "dressed in those old lace curtains", and the year was 1906
- oil on board
- 43 by 53.5cm.; 17 by 21in.
Provenance
Mercury Gallery, London
Sotheby's, London, 2 November 1995, lot 130
Private collection
Condition
The work appears to be in its original condition. Held in a decorative gilt wood and plaster frame with a white inlay.
Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals retouching to the dress of the central figure, the basket, horse and to the left hand washing line pole.
"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."