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Matthew Jarvis
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Matthew Jarvis
- View of the Main Street with waterseller and pastry cook's shops, Safi, Morocco
- signed l.r.: M Jarvis, inscribed with title and artist's address on label attached to backboard
- watercolour over pencil heightened with gum arabic
- 47.5 by 76 cm.; 18 3/4 by 30 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 6 November 1986, lot 447
Condition
The colours are in fair condition overall. The paper has discoloured. There are some occassional minor scattered foxmarks (only visible on close inspection). There sheet has been laid down onto paper now attached to the backboard. In general the work has been well preserved.
"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."