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Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.S.A., R.H.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir John Lavery, R.A., R.S.A., R.H.A.
- Marguerite's Prayer, Faust Act III, Scene I
- signed u.l.: J LAVERY ; dated u.r.: 1881; insribed on the verso
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 40.5 cm.; 24 by 16 in.
Literature
Kenneth McConkey, John Lavery, A Painter and His World, Atelier Books Limited, Edinburgh, 2010, p. 17, ills. pl.6
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is some minor frame abrasion and a light stable craquelure pattern across the surface. There is some minor spots of bloom to the lower half of the work. There are a few flecked retouchings in the background which have apparently discoloured slightly.
Ultraviolet light reveals a few flecked retouchings in the background, a few spots along the right edge, some flecks to the figure's hair, chest, collar and forearm, and a few small spots in the lower left quadrant. It is difficult to be conclusive about this retouching due to an uneven varnish which prevents an accurate reading.
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
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."
"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."