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Sir Matthew Smith
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Matthew Smith
- Flowers in a Vase
- signed with initials
- oil on canvas
- 62 by 51cm.; 24½ by 20in.
Provenance
Leicester Galleries, London
Literature
Hugo Vickers, Vivien Leigh, London, 1988, illustrated in the background of a photo at Tickerage Mill between pps. 286-287.
Condition
Original canvas, the canvas undulates slightly in places but otherwise appears sound. There are some lines of craquelure in places, primarily to the ochre pigment of the background, with some further lines of craquelure to the flowers in places. There is some extremely minor associated lifting to the purple flower at the back of the composition. There are a couple of small, old losses to the purple flower at the back of the composition. There is some general surface dirt in places.
Ultraviolet light reveals some areas of fluorescence to the ochre pigment which in keeping with the varnish.
The work is presented in an ornate gilt frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."