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FRANCIS CAMPBELL BOILEAU CADELL, R.S.A., R.S.W. | Portrait of Mrs Ion R. Harrison, Croft House
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, R.S.A., R.S.W.
- Portrait of Mrs Ion R. Harrison, Croft House
- signed l.l.: F.C.B. Cadell; titled, inscribed, dated and signed on the reverese: Mrs ION R. HARRISON/ CROFT HOUSE/ HELENSBURGH/ 1932./ ABSORBENT GROUND./ NEVER VARNISH/ F.C.B.C.
- oil on canvas
- 76 by 63.5cm., 30 by 25in.
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.103
Condition
The canvas has not been lined and the work is in good original condition. The canvas is slightly bulging in the lower right hand corner, otherwise the work is ready to hang. There are some specks of surface dirt throughout. UV light inspection reveals no evidence of any retouching or restoration. Held in the original 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."
Catalogue Note
'I promise to give you jet black hair and to paint you sitting down in what you think suits you best.' Letter from Cadell to Marie-Louise Harrison, 20 September 1932