Lot 16
  • 16

Howard Carter

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Major Charles & Grace Radclyffe
  • signed and dated 'Howard Carter 87'
  • polychrome-painted carved wood and metal
  • 103cm. high, 74cm. wide, 24cm. deep; 3ft. 4½in., 2ft. 5in., 9½in.

Exhibited

Crane Kalman Gallery

Condition

In good condition but would benefit from a gentle clean.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Major Charles and his wife were keen anglers and falconers. She at one time held the record for a salmon caught in Norway and the Major is shown with a 411b salmon he took from the Frome in 1905. An eccentric lurked behind the Major’s conformist exterior. His chest was tattooed with his coat-of-arms and his back was covered by a large tattooed falcon chasing partridges.