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Attributed to Sir John Watson Gordon R.A., P.R.S.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Sir John Watson Gordon R.A., P.R.S.A.
- Portrait of a young man, said to be a member of the Forbes family
- oil on canvas
- 25 x 24 inches
Provenance
With Thos. Agnew & Sons, London;
Mrs. William B. Weaver;
By whose Estate sold ("Property of the Estate of Mrs. William B. Weaver"), New York, Sotheby's, 21 October 1988, lot 172.
Mrs. William B. Weaver;
By whose Estate sold ("Property of the Estate of Mrs. William B. Weaver"), New York, Sotheby's, 21 October 1988, lot 172.
Condition
The glue relining is firm and stable. the paint surface is generally well retained. there is craquelure throughout, most noticeable in the flesh tones, but does not distract from the overall image. examination under UV light shows a small area of retouching in hair just above forehead; a small dot of retouching on left eyebrow and one to left of nose; some retouching near bottom edge. painting is presentable and can be hung as is.
In an elaborately carved an gilt wood 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.
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.