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Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
- The Fisherman's Children
- signed with monogram l.l.
- watercolour and bodycolour over pencil
- 19.5 by 29cm., 7¾ by 11½in.
Provenance
Mrs Fae Jackson of Blackwell, Darlington, thence by descent to Mr Lutz Hoffmann of Kiel, Germany and by further descent to his wife Ingrid Hoffmann-Unger, until her death in 2010 when bequeathed to her son
Condition
The sheet has been laid down at the edges on to board. There is some undulation to the sheet. There is a small area of staining to the sky upper right. Otherwise the work appears to be in fair condition.
Held in a decorative gilt frame and slip. Please note that the work is framed under glass and has been examined out of its 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."