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Herbert James Draper
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Herbert James Draper
- First Sketch for The Vintage Morn
- signed l.l.: Herbert Draper
- oil on canvas
- 37 by 48cm., 14½ by 19in.
Provenance
Private collection since c.1950 and thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Simon Toll, Herbert Draper 1863-1920 - A Life Study, 2003, cat.no.HJD64xv
Condition
Original canvas, it undulates slightly. There is some craquelure to the cloud and some areas of blooming; otherwise it appears in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals no signs of retouching.
Held in gilt frame moulded with grapes.
"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."