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George Morland
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Morland
- The storm
- signed lower left: G. Morland pinx.
- oil on canvas
- 34 by 46 in.; 86.3 by 116.8 cm.
Provenance
E. Burgess Warren, Philadelphia, 1899 (from an old label on the reverse);
Sir A. Mortimer Singer;
F. Ambrose Clark.
Sir A. Mortimer Singer;
F. Ambrose Clark.
Condition
Oil on canvas, with an old lining. The canvas is somewhat slack on the stretcher. The picture surface is abraded and has surface dirt. Under UV light, the streakily applied varnish fluoresces green and is very difficult to read. The area of the sky around the tree at center left fluoresces purple.
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.
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.