Thomas Sidney Cooper, R.A.

Arthur Ackermann, London;
B. Cohen & Sons, before 1976 

Stephen Sartin, Thomas Sidney Cooper, 1976, cat. no. 80, p.62;
Kenneth J. Westwood, Thomas Sidney Cooper C.V.O., R.A., His Life and Work, 2011; Catalogue O.1850.14

STRUCTURE The panel is sound. The surface is dirty with specks of staining and the varnish has discoloured; the work may benefit from a light clean. There are small areas of craquelure in the sky. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV reveals an area of retouching in the sky upper right. FRAME Held in a gilt plaster frame.
"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."

We are grateful to Kenneth Westwood for his assistance in cataloguing this work.