- 583
Thomas Luny
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Luny
- Portsmouth from Spithead;The entrance to Cork harbour
- previously signed and inscribed on the reverse
- a pair, both oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 16 November 1989, lot 5, for £17,000;
With Richard Green, London (according to labels on the reverse).
With Richard Green, London (according to labels on the reverse).
Condition
Both canvases have firm relinings that have slightly flattened the paint surfaces. The varnish on each appears clear and even, there are some surface accretions and dirt, but no damage visible. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals a campaign of sensitively executed tiny retouchings and strengthenings scattered throughout both canvasses, the boats in the view of Portsmouth appear relatively untouched, there are some retouchings in the rigging and hull of the boat in the Entrance to Cork Harbour, and a very small degree of wear in the hull of the main boat. Otherwise the pair appear to be in fair condition.
Both pictures are offered in matching carved and gilt wood frames with a few chips and losses.
"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."