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Harold Knight, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Harold Knight, R.A.
- Portrait of a Cornish Girl
- signed l.l.: Harold. Knight
- oil on canvas
- 61 by 51cm., 24 by 20in.
Provenance
Sotheby's, 13 November 1985, lot 58
Exhibited
Sherborne House, Dorset, Face to Face, Portraits from Joshua Reynolds to Julian Opie, September - October 2006, no.26
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. Areas of fine craquelure, notably to her shoulder and left of her head and to the right edge (caused by the right stretcher bar); otherwise the work appears in good original condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals some flecked retouchings above and to the right of her head and below and the left of her head; also very small area on her throat.
FRAME
Held in a moulded 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."