Lot 65
  • 65

Edward Seago, R.W.S.

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Edward Seago, R.W.S.
  • Old Houses, Haarlem; Lock on the North Holland Canal, Amsterdam
  • both signed l.l.: Edward Seago; both titled on the reverse
  • both oil on board
  • each 28 by 41cm., 11 by 16in.

Provenance

P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London, where purchased by the previous owner and thence by descent

Condition

The boards appears to be sound and the works appear in good original condition. Old Houses, Haarlem: Ultraviolet light reveals retouching along lower edge and a few isolated areas in the sky. Lock on the North Holland Canal, Amsterdam: ultraviolet light reveals a small spot of retouching in the lower left corner, an area in the lower right part of they sky in the thicker area of paint and a one or two areas in the grass bank in the foreground. Held in matching gilt wood frames under glass with canvas insets; unexamined out of frames.
"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."