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Horace van Ruith
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Horace van Ruith
- Untitled (Man with Pot); Untitled (Man with Hookah); Untitled (Woman); Untitled (Man Praying); Untitled (Man Writing)
- Signed and inscribed 'HORACE VAN RUITH / Bombay' lower left; Signed 'HORACE VAN RUITH' lower left; Signed 'HORACE VAN RUITH' lower left; Initialled 'HR' lower right; Initialled 'HR' lower right
- Watercolour on paper
- 67 x 40.5 cm. (26 ⅜ x 16 in.); 34.4 x 52.2 cm. (13 ½ x 20 ½ in.); 50.9 x 25.7 cm. (20 x 10 ⅛); 48.9 x 23.4 cm. (19 ¼ x 9 ¼ in.); 42.4 x 31.7 cm. (16 ⅝ x 12 ½ in.)
Provenance
Acquired in India in the early 20th century by Colonel Hamilton Maxwell Cruddas (1874 - 1955) who worked in the Indian Army Medical Corps
Thence by descent
Condition
Untitled (Man with Pot): Frame rubbing and wear are visible along the edges. The medium is discoloured due to age and spots of foxing are present throughout. An undulation is apparent in the centre. Remains of paper tape on the left and right edge on reverse.
Untitled (Man with Hookah): There is wear and discolouration throughout. Spots of foxing are present particularly in the centre of the work. A water stain is visible along the right edge. Remains of paper tape are apparent to the upper and lower edge on reverse.
Untitled (Woman): Wear, discolouration of the paper and spots is foxing are present throughout due to age. Surface dirt and small and small accretions are visible across the surface. Remains of paper tape on the left and right edge on reverse.
Untitled (Man Praying): Frame rubbing and a few pinholes are visible along the edges. A stain is present on the in the lower centre. Remains of paper tape on the edges on reverse. Foxing and discolouration of the paper is apparent across the surface due to age.
Untitled (Man Writing): Two brown stains are apparent to the upper right edge and the lower centre. The paper is discoloured and spots of foxing is visible in particularly on reverse due to age. A remain of paper tape is visible on the right edge on reverse.
"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."