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Thomas Francis Dicksee R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Francis Dicksee R.A.
- A Roman Maiden
- signed and dated l.l.: T. F. Dicksee./ .1879.
- oil on canvas
- 63.5 by 40.5cm., 25 by 16in.
Condition
The canvas has been lined. Some areas of craquelure to her robes and to her cheek and neck. Some light surface dirt otherwise generally sound.
Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque varnish. There are some fine infillings to her robes, her hand, her cheek and some small areas of retouching in the background. Two lines of horizontal retouching to the lower quadrant which appear to have been made to previous stretcher bar cracking.
Held in a gilt plaster Watts-style 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
Dicksee specialised in painting Shakespeare's heroines and it is likely that the present picture depicts either Imogen from Cymbeline or Calphurnia from Julius Caesar.