William Crampton Gore

Sale, James Adam, Dublin 9th December 1998, lot 48, where purchased by the present owner

The canvas has been lined and is in good condition with bright colours throughout. Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be some minor areas of retouching, including along the upper edge, a small area above the curtains, in the upper right corner, and above the banister in the upper right quadrant. There are also small flecked retouchings to the table top and leg, the lamp, and the right shutter. The surface is covered with a thick varnish which makes the reading difficult. Held in a plaster gilt 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."

Having dabbled in fine art painting in 1898, William Crampton Gore was originally trained and employed as a surgeon. He eventually took up painting professionally  following his studies at the Slade School in London from 1900 to 1904, where he befriended Sir William Orpen and shared a studio with Augustus John.  He spent some time in Paris early in his career, and following his marriage in 1923, he settled in France, at which time the present work was executed at his home in Montreuil-sur-Mer.