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HENRY SCOTT TUKE, R.A., R.W.S. | Preparing to Bathe
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Manner of Henry Scott Tuke
- Preparing to Bathe
- signed and dated l.r.: H.S. TUKE. 1911
- oil on canvas
- 43 by 29cm., 17 by 11½IN.
Provenance
Christie's, London, 12 December 2013, lot 4
Condition
The canvas is laid on board which is flat and providing a good structural support for the picture. The paint surface may benefit from a light clean. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are a few very minor retouchings in the background. FRAME The picture is contained in a simple wooden frame, painted cream.
"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
This picture was originally a study for the figure on the left in Gleaming Waters, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1911 (Christie's, London, 30 November 2000, lot 22). The model was Tuke's boat-keeper Charlie Mitchell (1885-1957) painted on Newporth Beach in Falmouth.