Lot 5
  • 5

Sidney Richard Percy

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Sidney Richard Percy
  • The Highland Pass
  • signed and dated l.l.: S.R. Percy 65
  • oil on canvas
  • 23 by 38 cm.; 9 by 15 in.

Condition

Original canvas. There is some light craquelure across the surface. There are a few flecks of paint loss; including three flecks in the sky, and two flecks in the lower left corner. There is some frame abrasion with resultant paint loss along the right edge. There are a few a spots of frame paint along the upper edge. Under ultraviolet light, there appear to be a few flecked retouchings scattered across the picture surface. The surface has been covered with a thick varnish which makes the reading difficult to interpret. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6132 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."