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Thomas Sidney Cooper, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Sidney Cooper, R.A.
- Waiting for the Ferry
- signed and dated l.r.: T. Sidney Cooper 1840
- oil on canvas
- 71 by 91.5cm., 28 by 36in.
Provenance
Barnet Lewis of 2 Hamilton Place, London and Foxbush, Hildenborough, Kent, his sale Christie's, 28 February 1930, lot 64 to 'Brueton';
Richard Green, London;
Private collection
Richard Green, London;
Private collection
Literature
Kenneth Westwood, Thomas Sidney Cooper C.V.O., R.A.: His Life and Work, 2011, vol.I., no.O.1840.19
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There is a faint craquelure pattern in the sky, otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals spots and flecks of infilling across the surface, mostly to the areas of craquelure in the sky.
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."