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Alexander Frederick Rolfe
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexander Frederick Rolfe
- Fishing on the Thames at Twickenham
signed and dated l.r.: A. F. Rolfe. 1868
- oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 91.5cm., 21 by 36 in.
Provenance
Frost & Reed, London
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
There are a few isolated areas of very minor craquelure, only visible upon close inspection. Generally the work is in good overall condition, clean and ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV reveals sweeping and flecked retouchings to the sky. There are other flecked and small spots of retouching to isolated areas across the surface, including to the trees, buildings and water far left.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5560 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."