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William John Huggins
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- William John Huggins
- The barque Sylph, beloging to Mr. Alexander Robertson off the Macao, China
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Mr. Alexander Robertson, Merchant of Macao;
by descent until sold, the property of a Lady, London, Sotheby's, 12 March 1986, lot 2 (bt. for £17,000)
by descent until sold, the property of a Lady, London, Sotheby's, 12 March 1986, lot 2 (bt. for £17,000)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is a fine but uneven craquelure throughout the painting.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a thick uneven layer varnish overall that makes inspection difficult, however there are scattered minor area's of retouching to the sky and rigging, particularly to the top masts and the flags.
FRAME
Held in a splendid gilt plaster and wood frame.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Recorded in 1838 as a Merchant of Macao, during the 1820s and 1830s Alexander Robertson was in loose partnership with the firm of Jardine and Matheson, acting as super cargo on the firm's vessels. Carvel built, with a displacement of 251 tons, Robertson is recorded as having traded from the Sylph during the early 1830s, running between Macao and the Canton River to India.