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Arthur John Elsley
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Arthur John Elsley
- A Harbour Scene
- signed ARTHUR J. ELSLEY and dated 1904 (lower left)
- oil on canvas laid on board
- 28 1/4 by 36 in.
- 71.6 by 91.4 cm
Literature
Terry Parker, Golden Hours: The Paintings of Arthur J. Elsley 1860-1952, Somerset, 1998, p. 92, illustrated
Condition
Oil on canvas laid down on board. In current frame, old tacking edge is visible at center of the upper edge. Two faint scuffs visible in upper left of sky, and one faint scuff at lower right. Under UV: Varnish fluoresces unevenly. Areas of inpainting to both girls, the fisherman, and the dog with additional isolated areas in the beach and the sky.
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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.