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William James Blacklock
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- William James Blacklock
- View to Hillsdale, Cumberland
- signed, titled and inscribed with the artist's address on a label attached to the stretcher: View to Hillsdale, Cumberland/ W.J. Blacklock 40 London St/ Fitzroy Square
- oil on canvas
- 53.5 by 43cm., 21 by 17in.
Provenance
The H.G. Cooper collection, Sydney and thence by descent;
Bought by the grandfather of the present owner in 1956
Bought by the grandfather of the present owner in 1956
Exhibited
Possibly, Royal Academy, 1845, no.294 as Brathay Bridge, Near Ambleside
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There is a light craquelure pattern, mainly visible in the sky; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light there appear to be minor, scattered flecks of retouching through the sky and to the roofs. There is also a vertical line of retouching to the right of the tree, which appears to be to a scratch, and two slightly larger areas towards centre of right edge.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
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"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."