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SIR WILLIAM GEORGE GILLIES, C.B.E., R.S.A., R.A. | Dahlias
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir William George Gillies, C.B.E., R.S.A., R.A.
- Dahlias
- signed l.l.: W. Gillies.
- oil on canvas
- 59.5 by 71cm., 23½ by 28in.
Provenance
Aitken Dott & Son, Edinburgh;
Private Collection;
Sotheby's, London, 26 April 2007, lot 124;
Browse & Darby, London, where acquired by Tim Ellis, January 2008;
Sotheby's, London, A Way of Life - The Tim Ellis Collection of Modern British Art, 19 November 2014, lot 76, where purchased by the present owner
Private Collection;
Sotheby's, London, 26 April 2007, lot 124;
Browse & Darby, London, where acquired by Tim Ellis, January 2008;
Sotheby's, London, A Way of Life - The Tim Ellis Collection of Modern British Art, 19 November 2014, lot 76, where purchased by the present owner
Exhibited
Edinburgh, Aitken Dott & Son, William George Gillies, February 1970, no.7
Condition
The original canvas.The work appears to be in very good original condition with a rich paint surface throughout. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Held in a distressed gilt 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."