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James Stark
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- James Stark
- Old Houses by the Wensum
- inscribed on stretcher: Old Houses at Norwich/ Presented to M. French by the Artist
- oil on canvas
Provenance
presented to Mr Josiah French by the artist;
Captain P. Beaumont;
Paul Mellon Collection, Virginia, USA;
Paul Mellon Sale, Sotheby's London, 18th November 1981, lot 6
Exhibited
Richmond, Virginia, Museum of Fine Arts, Painting in England 1700-1850: Collection of Mr and Mrs. Mellon, 1963, no. 76 (illus. pl. 62, as by John Crome);
Royal Academy, Painting in England 1700-1850 from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1964-65, no. 97 (as by John Crome)
Royal Academy, Painting in England 1700-1850 from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, 1964-65, no. 97 (as by John Crome)
Literature
D. and T. Clifford, John Crome, 1968, p. 229, no. 85 (illus. pl. 105, as by John Crome);
K. M. Heleniak, William Mulready, 1980, pp. 67, 245, (illus. pl. 65, as by John Crome)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition and has been cleaned.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor retouching and strengthening to the paint surface in the sky to the top of the canvas, especially along the lower edge of the top stretcher bar.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded wooden frame.
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"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."