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Thomas Luny
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Luny
- A Merchant Ship Signaling For a Pilot Off The Cliffs of Dover
- signed T. Luny and dated 1793 (lower left)
- oil on canvas mounted on aluminum backed wooden panel
- 30 1/2 by 50 1/2 in.; 77.5 by 128.3 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, New York;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
Surface flattened from mounting and somewhat thin. Pressed craquelure overall with hint of top stretcherbar mark. A few areas of physically over painted, paint loss and a visiblly overpainted 10 inch repair to the left of the British flag in the sky. Some Surface dirt. Under UV; A few dots of inpainting throughout, and one 10-inch long line of inpainting in the left sky. Some inpainting near the edges.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.