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George Leslie Hunter
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Leslie Hunter
- still life of fruit and a wine glass
- signed l.r. and u.r.: Hunter
- oil on canvas
Provenance
T. & R. Annan & Sons, Glasgow;
Private Collection
Condition
Structure:
This painting is in good condition. The canvas is unlined and the paint surface is stable. There is some scattered craquelure, particularly above the fruit.
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a thick varnish and an area of retouching at the base of the glass. Another tiny spot in the sky upper centre which is a repaired tiny puncture and some very fine infilling to the craquelure on the fruit.
Frame: Held in a modern decorative plaster frame in good 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."