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Archibald Thorburn
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Archibald Thorburn
- Mallard Hen; Mallard Drake
- one dated l.r.: Jan 22/ 87
- both watercolour and bodycolour
- one 27 by 42 cm., 10½ by 16½in.; the other 27 by 31cm., 10½ by 12in.
Provenance
Rowland Ward, London;
Christie's, London, 16 March 1993, lots 165 & 166;
Private collection
Christie's, London, 16 March 1993, lots 165 & 166;
Private collection
Condition
Mallard Hen:
Time staining throughout the sheet and resultant uneven paper colour. Some scattered foxing marks. A crease to the lower left hand corner. There is a minor tear to the upper left hand corner approximately 8cm in length, this is visible in the catalogue illustration.
Mallard Drake:
Time staining throughout the sheet and resultant uneven paper colour. A soft diagonal crease running through the lower right hand quadrant. Repaired tear in the lower left hand corner.
Both works are held under glass and in gilt frames with cream mounts. Please note that neither 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."
"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."