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FRANCIS CAMPBELL BOILEAU CADELL, R.S.A., R.S.W. | The Drawing Room, Croft House
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, R.S.A., R.S.W.
- The Drawing Room, Croft House
- signed l.r.: F.C.B. Cadell; titled, signed, inscribed and dated on the reverse: CROFT HOUSE. HELENSBURGH./ (THE DRAWING ROOM)/ by/ F.C.B. Cadell./ Absorbent ground. NEVER varnish./ F.C.B.C./ 1934
- oil on canvas
- 63.5 by 76cm., 25 by 30in.
Provenance
Commissioned directly from the artist by Major Ion R. Harrison and thence by descent
Exhibited
Glasgow, McLellan Galleries, The Thistle Foundation, Pictures from a Private Collection, 1951, no.98;
Glasgow, The Scottish Arts Council Gallery and Touring Exhibition, Three Scottish Colourists, 1970, no.27;
Edinburgh and London, The Fine Art Society, Three Scottish Colourists, 1977, no.71
Glasgow, The Scottish Arts Council Gallery and Touring Exhibition, Three Scottish Colourists, 1970, no.27;
Edinburgh and London, The Fine Art Society, Three Scottish Colourists, 1977, no.71
Literature
T.J. Honeyman, Three Scottish Colourists, Edinburgh, 1950, pl.5;
R. Billcliffe, The Scottish Colourists, London, 1989, pl.121;
T. Hewlett & D. Macmillan, F.C.B. Cadell, Surrey, 2011, p.135, pl.140
R. Billcliffe, The Scottish Colourists, London, 1989, pl.121;
T. Hewlett & D. Macmillan, F.C.B. Cadell, Surrey, 2011, p.135, pl.140
Condition
The canvas has not been lined. The work is in excellent original condition and is clean and ready to hang. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Held in the original gilt frame and under glass.
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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."