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George Duncan Beechey
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Duncan Beechey
- Portrait of a Major General John Liddell of the Bombay Army, CBE (1804-1873)
- oil on canvas
full length, seated in an interior, a book in his left hand, a portfolio resting against his chair
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be good condition but appears to be have been stored as a rolled canvas without the frame at some point which has resulted in a fine overall craquelure.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered areas of retouching predominantly in the background.
FRAME
Held in a gilded neoclassical style 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."