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Frederick Brown
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Frederick Brown
- grandma's comfort
- signed and dated l.r.: FRED BROWN/ 1883; signed, inscribed and dated on the reverse: FRED BROWN/ 73 EDITH GROVE/ LONDON/ SW/ Aug 1883
- oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE
This picture is unlined an in very good condition. The colours are strong and the paint surface appears stable throughout. There is a small area of craquelure on the old woman's chest. The picture should benefit from a light clean.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are minor retouchings on the old woman's blouse and on the jug but these are far from excessive and have been well executed.
FRAME
This picture is contained in a moulded plaster frame (with some losses to the moldings which could be replaced easily by a frame restorer).
"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."