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Archibald David Reid
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Archibald David Reid
- The Haven Under the Hill
- signed l.l.: A. D. Reid
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery, Toi o Tamaki
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1896, no. 410
Condition
The canvas is original. The canvas is slightly undulated in places. There is some minor craquelure and paint separation in places, particularly in the central section of the work. There are some minor abrasions at the extreme edges and some very minor spots of paint loss in places around the extreme edges. There is a small hole at the centre of the extreme lower edge. There is some minor blooming to the centre and centre left areas of the work. There is some light surface dirt. Otherwise in good condition. Ultraviolet light reveals some cosmetic retouching to the rigging just upper left of centre and some further minor suggestions elsewhere. Unframed.
"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."