Lot 9
  • 9

George Leslie Hunter

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Leslie Hunter
  • Beached Boats
  • signed l.l.: Hunter
  • oil on board
  • 28 by 38.5 cm., 11 by 15ΒΌ in.

Provenance

Sotheby's, Gleneagles Hotel, 30-31 August, 1982, lot 1034;
Thomas Murray, Dundee;
Christie's Scotland, 27 November, 1996, lot 709;
Bonham's, Edinburgh, 8 December 2011, lot 54, where purchased by the present owner

Condition

The board is sound. The painting is in generally good order. Under UV light there are some tiny flecks of retouching in parts, mainly around the central line of foam on the waves, however in general the work is in good order and ready to hang. On the reverse of the board is a portrait sketch.
"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."