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Arthur Wellington Fowles
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Arthur Wellington Fowles
- The 'Eastern Monarch' Ablaze in Spithead, 3rd June 1859
- signed and dated l.r.: AW Fowles 1859
- oil on canvas
- 20.3 by 30.5cm., 8 by 12in.
Provenance
David Messum, Beaconsfield;
Bonhams, London, 13 September 2005, lot 97, where acquired by the present owner
Bonhams, London, 13 September 2005, lot 97, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
Canvas is lined. Surface indent and resulting paint loss near centre of top edge and an further small spot of paint loss to sail of smaller ship right of the ship ablaze. Faint craquelure pattern across surface.
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered fleck of retouching mainly through the sky.
Held in a gilt plaster 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."