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Sir Frank Brangwyn, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Frank Brangwyn, R.A.
- THE CANAL, VENICE
- signed with monogram l.l.
- oil on paper, laid on canvas
- 64 by 77cm.; 25¼ by 30¼in.
Provenance
David Messum, London;
Fine Art Society, London July 1959;
Private collection
Exhibited
London, David Messum, British Impressionism, Summer 1990, no.7
Literature
Edward Hutton, The Pageant of Venice, 1922, Bodley Head, illustrated
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
There are a few tiny minor flecks of paint loss below the figure with the hat in the purple coat in the lower left quadrant. The surface is slightly dirty, but otherwise the work is in generally good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Ultraviolet light reveals a few flecked retouchings to all but the lower edge. There are one or two additional minor isolated flecks of retouching to the composition.
FRAME
Held in a painted plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5718 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."