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Aloysius O'Kelly
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Aloysius O'Kelly
- A Street in Cairo
- signed twice l.r.: ALOYSIUS O'KELLY
- watercolour on paper laid on canvas
- 38 by 28cm.; 15 by 11in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by Jesse Nadal, New York, and thence by family descent to the present owner
Literature
Niamh O'Sullivan, Aloysius O'Kelly, Art, Nation, Empire, Field Day Publications, University of Notre Dame, 2010, no.50.
Condition
The sheet is sound and undulates slightly with some resulting surface abrasion in the upper right quadrant. There are two minor fragments of removable dirt caught between the glass and three very small specks of staining in the lower left quadrant. The surface is slightly discoloured otherwise it is in good overall condition. There is some residual mounting tape residue in each of the corners.
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
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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."