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Frank McKelvey, R.H.A., R.U.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank McKelvey, R.H.A., R.U.A.
- A Summer's Day
- signed l.l.: FRANK MCKELVEY
- oil on board
- 38 by 51cm., 15 by 20in.
Provenance
Purchased from the artist by Maurice Solomon circa 1960 and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
The board appears to be sound and the work appears in good original condition.
No signs of retouching under ultraviolet light.
Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame; unexamined out of 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
The setting of the present work is likely to be Woodvale Park, Belfast. Children enjoying a summer's day in the park was a popular subject for McKelvey, who made a number of variations upon the theme throughout his oeuvre, characterised by spontaneous brushwork and bold contrasts of light and dark.