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James Dickson Innes
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- James Dickson Innes
- The New Moon (near Port Vendres)
- signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on board
- 24 by 33cm.; 9½ by 13in.
- Executed in 1911.
Provenance
Horace de Vere Cole
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London
Private Collection, UK
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London
Private Collection, UK
Condition
The board is very slightly bowed, but otherwise appears sound. There are two very small losses to the extreme edges at the upper left and lower right corners as well as some frame abrasion to the extreme edges, most noticeably to the centre of the left edge, with some old frame paint residue. There are some very fine lines of reticulation in places, and a fine vertical surface scratch to the centre of the left side of the composition. There is some studio detritus, surface dirt and the varnish appears to be slightly discoloured, and the work might benefit from a light clean. Subject to the above, the work appears in good overall condition.
Examination under UV light reveals a milky varnishing making the work difficult to read.
The work is presented in an ornate gilt carved wooden frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."