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Continental School
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Continental School
- The Russian Armed Merchantman Dolphin off Portsmouth Harbour
- indistinctly signed and dated 1848 l.r.
- oil on canvas
- 60.5 by 91.5cm, 23 3/4 by 36in.
Condition
Original canvas. There is an uneven layer of surface dirt and raised lines of craquelure throughout. UV light reveals retouching in areas to the top left, to the left edge and some minor areas in the top right quadrant. Held in an ornate gold-painted frame. Unexamined out of frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Russian merchantman Dolphin was trading in the North Sea between circa 1845-1878 with cargoes such as flax, firewood, sawn fir and coal. Contemporary newspapers reference her passages to ports including Leith, Dundee, Swansea, Aberdeen, Libau and Riga.