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Alexander Nasmyth
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nasmyth
- View of the Hill of Kinnoul, Perthshire
- titled, signed and dedicated on an old label attached to the stretcher
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 61cm., 18 by 24in.
Provenance
Gifted by the artist in 1803 to Nicholas Vansittart M.P., 1st Baron Bexley;
Sotheby's, Belgravia, 15 November 1977, lot 219, where purchased by the father of the present owners
Sotheby's, Belgravia, 15 November 1977, lot 219, where purchased by the father of the present owners
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There are some areas of craquelure visible upon close inspection notably in the upper right hand quadrant. Otherwise the work appears to be in good condition and ready to hang.
UV light inspection reveals infilling to old craquelure throughout the sky and also some areas of feathered retouching in the sky. Some further areas of minor retouching in the landscape in the left hand quadrant. Some very minor touches elsewhere. This retouching has been done sympathetically.
Held in a gilt 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."