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William Roberts, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William Roberts, R.A.
- The Swimming Lesson
- signed
- watercolour and charcoal, squared for transfer
- 18.5 by 14.5cm.; 7¼ by 5¾in.
Provenance
d'Offay Couper Gallery, London
William Darby Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owners
William Darby Gallery, London, where acquired by the present owners
Exhibited
London, d'Offay Couper Gallery, William Roberts RA: Drawings and watercolours 1915-1968, 23rd September - 10th October 1969, cat. no.11, illustrated in the catalogue.
Condition
The sheet is sound.
The work is on wove paper. There are two very minor spots of foxing, one on the upper left edge and one on the upper centre edge.
Held under glass in a plain gilded frame.
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"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
Executed circa 1929.
The present work is a study for the painting of the same title, sold Christie's Melbourne, 6th May 2003, lot 95.