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Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson, A.R.A.
- Barges in the Thames
- signed
- oil on canvas
- 53 by 63.5cm.; 21 by 25in.
- Executed circa 1939.
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 11th November 1981, lot 270, where acquired by the previous owner
Condition
The canvas has been relined.
There is a minor craquelure pattern across the surface, mainly to the sea, which is visible upon close inspection, otherwise in good overall condition. The surface is slightly dirty and may benefit from a light clean.
Ultraviolet light reveals infilling to the aforementioned craquelure to the sea, and a few specks of retouching to the sky behind the right hand boat, and upper centre. There may be one or two additional scattered flecks.
Held in a gilt and painted composition frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
"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."