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Henry Stacy Marks R.A., R.W.S., H.R.C.A., H.R.P.E.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Stacy Marks R.A., R.W.S., H.R.C.A., H.R.P.E.
- Doctors Differ
- signed l.r.: H S MARKS; also titled on the stretcher and signed and inscribed with the artist's address on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 93 by 72cm., 36½ by 28in.
Provenance
Baron Albert Grant (born Abraham Gottheimer 1831-1899) of Kensington and Horstead Hall in Norfolk, his sale Christie's, London, 28 April 1877, lot 141, bought 'White';
Phillips & MacConnal, London;
Sotheby's, London, 6 November 1996, lot 174, where purchased by the present owner
Phillips & MacConnal, London;
Sotheby's, London, 6 November 1996, lot 174, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1864, no.326
Condition
Original canvas which undulates slightly. Areas of craquelure with some lifting painting and a few small paint losses near the lower edge. A few small paint losses to the bottom of the left hand gentleman's fur coat, and one fleck of paint loss near centre of top edge.
Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque varnish. There are some areas of retouching along the upper edge and in the lower right corner. Also some retouching to the central figure's body and possibly some older retouchings in the lower left corner.
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."
Catalogue Note
This painting was owned by Albert Grant who also owned Sir Edwin Landseer's Prosperity and Adversity included in this sale (lot 20).