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Charles Collins
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Charles Collins
- Still Life with Two Parrots, a Basket of Flowers, a Basket of Peaches and Grapes, a Pear and Cantaloupe in Front
- Oil on canvas
- Unframed: 41 1/2 by 31 3/4 in.; 105.4 by 80.6 cm
- Framed: 49 1/2 by 39 in.; 125.7 by 99 cm
Signed C. Collins. Fecit and dated 1741 (lower right)
Provenance
F. Murray Forbes, Wellesley, MA
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. Surface dirt and dust. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces in areas. It appears the work has been selectively cleaned. There is strengthening and scattered inpainting throughout the picture.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.