Lot 59
  • 59

Archibald Thorburn

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Archibald Thorburn
  • Wing of a Grey-leg Goose; Wing of an Eagle; Head of a Pheasant; Curlew; Red-Legged Partridge; Pintail Duck; Snipe; Grey Leg Goose; Ptarmigan
  • variously signed and inscribed
  • smallest 7.5 by 12.5cm., 3 by 5in.; largest 25 by 36cm., 10 by 14in.

Condition

Wing of a Grey-leg Goose: Very light time staining. A few scattered specks of surface dirt. Otherwise good condition Wing of an Eagle: Very light time staining. A few scattered specks of surface dirt. Otherwise good condition. Head of a Pheasant: A few minor foxing marks and specks of surface dirt. A small stain in the lower left hand corner. Otherwise good condition. All three of the works listed above are held under glass in gilt frames and cream mounts. Please note none of them have been examined out of their frames. Curlew; Red-Legged Partridge; Pintail Duck; Snipe; Grey Leg Goose: All of these works are mounted as one. There are all hinged to the backing card with tape along the upper edges verso. Some light time staining, specks of surface dirt and foxing marks visible. Please note that these works have been examined out of their frame. Ptarmigan: The sheet has been laid on board. Time staining throughout. A crease to the lower right hand corner. A few minor foxing marks. Some surface dirt. Please note that this work 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."