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Samuel Sidley
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Samuel Sidley
- Primroses and Bluebells
- signed c.l.: S. Sidley
- oil on canvas
- 76 by 63.5cm., 30 by 25in.
Provenance
Christie's, 2 June 1989, lot 87;
Christie's, 10 March 1995, lot 205;
Haynes Fine Art, Worcestershire, where purchased by the present owner
Christie's, 10 March 1995, lot 205;
Haynes Fine Art, Worcestershire, where purchased by the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined. There are a few spots of paint loss and some flaking paint in the tree trunk to the left of the girl's hat. Also a few small spots in the lower right corner. There are one or two very faint areas of craquelure to the girl's hat and and dress.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under ultraviolet light there appear to be some areas of retouching to the girl's face, to her hands, and a few spots in the folds of her dress lower right and two small spots in her dress below the bluebells.
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."