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Sir George Harvey P.R.S.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir George Harvey P.R.S.A.
- Inverarnon, Head of Loch Lomond
- signed and dated l.l.: Geo. Harvey/ 1870; further signed and titled on an artist's label attached to the backboard
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Aitken Dott, Edinburgh;
Hugo Knoblauch Esq., Edinburgh
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1871, no. 355
Glasgow, International Exhibition, 1901, no. 28;
Edinburgh, Scottish National Exhibition, 1908;
Edinburgh, Royal Scottish Academy, 1918, no. 158;
London, Royal Academy, Winter Exhibition, 1903;
Dundee, Dundee Free Library Exhibition
Condition
The canvas is lined and protected beneath a backboard. There is some paint loss at the extreme upper and right edge in numerous places. Further paint loss to towards the centre of the lower edge. There is some minor frame abrasion in places. There is some paint separation in the sky, upper central and left central sections. There is some craquelure in places. The work is dirty and could benefit from a light clean. Ultraviolet light reveals some suggestions of retouching to the right of the lower edge and in the lower left quadrant. Held in a decorative gold painted frame in fair 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."