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Benjamin Williams Leader
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Benjamin Williams Leader
- Among the Welsh Hills
- signed and dated l.l.: B.W. LEADER. 1896
- oil on canvas
- 79 by 127cm., 31¼ by 50½in.
Provenance
Christie's, 20 March 1998, lot 14;
Private collection
Private collection
Exhibited
Possibly, Royal Academy, 1898, no.188 as In a Welsh Valley
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined, otherwise it appears in excellent overall condition, clean and ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals scattered areas of retouching across the sky and localised areas in the foreground, these appear to be cosmetic and have been well executed. The signature may have been strengthened.
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."
"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."