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Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.S.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.S.A., R.H.A.
- A Wet Day, Tangier
- signed l.l.: J Lavery; signed, titled and dated 1914 on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 63.5 by 39cm.; 25 by 15¼in.
Provenance
The Artist, and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Original canvas. There are some old marks along the right edge where the frame has rubbed, some scattered minor spots of paint shrinkage and a very small area of surface craquelure to a spot of impasto in the bottom left corner otherwise in good overall condition.
Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be no signs of retouching.
Held in a plaster gilt frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Lavery's sojourns in Tangier are characterised by paintings of the beach, the souk and the garden of Dar-el-Midfah, his house in the hills near the city. These depict what seems like a never-ending succession of sunny days, yet letters to his cousin, Kate Cleneghan, occasionally complain about wet weather, particularly during the month of February. The present canvas presents an unusual attempt to work in such conditions. It most likely depicts the steep hillside path near his house. The early months of 1914 provided the last of Lavery's long winter sojourns in Tangier. A shorter stay in 1920 preceded the sale of Dar-el-Midfah, and he never returned to the city in later years.
Kenneth McConkey