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Circle of Francis Swaine
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Swaine
- An action between english and french vessels
- oil on canvas
- 86 by 116cm., 33¾in. by 45¾in.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is dirty and would beneift from a clean. There are scattered areas of craquelure typical for a work of this age, these areas are stable. There is a small repair in the sea, lower right and surface abrasions around the vessel, lower left.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals old retouching corresponding to the repair, lower right; otherwise no sign of further retouching.
FRAME
Held in an ornate plaster gilt frame with some chips to the giltwork.
"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."