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John Emms
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Emms
- Nellie
- inscribed l.l.: "NELLIE"; further inscribed and dated l.r. F. LORAINE/ 1902
oil on canvas
- 37 by 31cm.; 14½ by 12¼in.
Provenance
With P. and D. Colnaghi, London;
Sale, Christie's London, 4th November 1994, lot 200;
Private Collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good, clean condition with a light even varnish.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals a few small lines of infilling to the dog's ears, no further evidence of restoration or retouching.
FRAME
Held in a plaster gilt 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."