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Xanthus Russell Smith
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Xanthus Russell Smith
- Hove To for the Pilot
- signed Xanthus Smith and dated 1881. (lower left); signed Xanthus Smith and titled Hove To for the Pilot (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 20 1/4 by 30 1/4 inches
- (51.5 by 76.9 cm)
Provenance
Vose Galleries, Boston
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1989
Acquired from the above by the present owner, 1989
Condition
Oil on canvas, canvas is partially lined. Surface: In generally good condition aside form faint pressing from being lined, a faint network of craquelure, and a 1 inch area of turned inpainting above the masts on the ship to the right. UNDER UV: a handful of scattered dots of inpaint in the sky.
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.