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Hilda Fearon
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hilda Fearon
- summer swimming in the weir
- signed l.r.: Hilda Fearon / 1911
- oil on canvas
- 64 by 77 cm.; 25¼ by 30¼ in.
Provenance
Algernon Talmage Esq.;
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Danks
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Danks
Condition
The canvas appears to be original. There are scattered patches of craquelure and paint loss and separation, and some frame abrasion especially to the top left quadrant and right edge. Light surface dirt. Ultraviolet light reveals some potential spots of retouching. Held in a simple gold-painted composite frame.
"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
Both the current and the following lot were originally owned by Algernon Talmage who had taught Fearon in St Ives following her studies under Robert H. Sterl at Dresden (1897-99) and at the Slade School (1899-1904). Talmage's daughter inherited approximately 100 paintings, including the three presented here, following the artist's death in 1939. However, after falling into financial difficulties due to alcohol dependency, she sold all of the inherited paintings to the Danks family on whose estate she lived in a caravan during this period. The present owners acquired them through the Danks family.