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Frank McKelvey, R.H.A., R.U.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Frank McKelvey, R.H.A., R.U.A.
- An Irish Fair
- signed l.l.: FRANK MCKELVEY; titled on the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 69cm., 20 by 27in.
Provenance
Purchased from the artist by Maurice Solomon circa 1960 and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Original canvas, the surface may benefit from a light clean otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
No signs of retouching under ultraviolet light.
Held in gilt plaster 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 everyday scenes at Irish fairs...all come under the magic of his [McKelvey's] brush and result in those delightful canvases of Irish life and scenery' (J. B. Meehan, 'Two Ulster Artists', Colour, Vol. I, no.6, London, December 1925, p.12).