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Arthur E. Grimshaw
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Arthur E. Grimshaw
- Dock scene, glasgow
- signed and dated l.l.: Arthur E. Grimshaw. 1895
- oil on canvas
- 28 by 46cm.; 11 by 18in.
Provenance
Christie's, 16 June 2005, lot 43;
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
There are some faint signs of craquelure across the work and a few spots of slightly discoloured retouchings about the masts in the upper left quadrant, only visible upon close inspection. There are also two or three very small pinprick sized specks of paint loss in isolated areas across the surface, the largest being to the mast near the centre of the picture.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light there appear to be scattered areas of retouching across the surface, predominantly in the upper left quadrant.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone 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."