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Sir Samuel Luke Fildes, R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Samuel Luke Fildes, R.A.
- The Remnants Gatherer
- signed and dated l.r.: Luke Fildes 1884
- oil on canvas
- 135 by 84cm.; 53 by 37in.
Exhibited
Possibly, London, Royal Academy, 1886, no.861 as Rosetta
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined. It undulates very slightly in the upper right corner and there is a small spot of flaking paint in the upper left corner. There are some frame abrasion marks to the left and bottom edges. There is craquelure in a few places to the girl's clothes and to the 'remnants'. The surface is slightly dirty and may benefit from a light clean, otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals sweeping areas of retouching to the background and scattered retouchings to the girl's face and across her body, and a few retouchings to the pot in the lower right corner - these are not excessive.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please contact the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about 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."