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Nicholas Matthew Condy
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Nicholas Matthew Condy
- A Schooner yacht of the Royal Western yacht club off Teignmouth; a yacht and a Norwegian Coaster in a storm; The Thousand Guinea Match between Henry Bradley's brig The Water Witch and Lord Belfast's Schooner Galatea
- one signed l.l.: NM Condy
- oil on board
- each 36 by 46cm., 14 by 18in.
Provenance
Richard Green, London
Condition
STRUCTURE
The boards are sound for each.
'The Thousand Guinea Match between Henry Bradley's brig The Water Witch and Lord Belfast's Schooner Galatea' bears a craquelure pattern across the surface and two small surface abrasions in lower left corner.
The other two works: one has a small surface abrasion upper right corner, the other a small abrasion in the sky above the sails, otherwise they appear in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
There are flecked retouchings in the sky and sea to all three, most extensively to 'The Thousand Guinea Match' in line with the above mentioned craquelure.
FRAME
Each held in matching gilt wood frames.
"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."