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George Morland
Estimate
18,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Morland
- A traveller resting at a cottage with a boy burning weeds to the left
- signed l.r.: G.M. 1792
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Probably sold by the Tollemache Estates, Christie's, 19th May 1953, bt. by Gooden & Fox (950 gns)
Literature
See D. Winter, George Morland, unpublished PhD Thesis, 1977, p. 189, no. 143, illus. pl. 80
ENGRAVED:
by James Ward, 1793
ENGRAVED:
by James Ward, 1793
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The work would appear to be in generally good condition. There is a weave of even cracquelure to the paint surface, which is characteristic for a painting of this age.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some infilling to lines of cracquelure.
FRAME
Held in a carved 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."