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Alexander Nasmyth
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexander Nasmyth
- Perth from Scone Park
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 61cm., 18 by 24in.
Provenance
Probably Christie's, South Kensington, 3 December 1975, lot 76
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There are craquelure patterns visible throughout the canvas. There is a speck of paint loss in the lower right hand foreground with an associated area of paint lifting.
UV light inspection reveals some infilling to the sky and foreground in the right hand portion of the canvas. An area of retouching possibly to an old restoration to the left of the figure group beneath the trees. Some further areas of feathered retouching to the trees and around them in the left hand portion of the canvas. Some further retouching elsewhere.
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."