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Thomas Sidney Cooper, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Sidney Cooper, R.A.
- CATTLE GRAZING IN CANTERBURY MEADOWS
- signed and dated l.r.: T. Sidney.Cooper. RA/ 1876
- oil on panel
- 46 by 62cm., 18 by 24¼in.
Provenance
William Vokins of 62 The Drive, Hove;
His sale, Christie's, London, 2 March 1907, bought by Nathan Mitchell, London;
Christie's, London, 16 May 1958;
N.R. Omell, London;
Sotheby's, London, 17 March 1999, lot 15, where bought by the present owner
Literature
Kenneth Westwood, Thomas Sidney Cooper, His Life and Work, 2011, Vol.1, p.388, Ref: O.1876.5, p.391, Ref.O.1876.40 and p.389, Ref.O.1876.12
Condition
STRUCTURE
There is a crack to the panel approximately 3 inches long near the centre of the right edge, visible in the catalogue illustration. There are faint frame abrasions along the right edge. There are two or three minor hairline cracks running horizontally through the standing cows, only visible upon close inspection. Faintly discoloured retouchings are visible in the sky.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals scattered flecks of retouching across the sky.
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."