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HAROLD KNIGHT, R.A. | Books, Portrait of Laura Knight
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Harold Knight, R.A.
- Books, Portrait of Laura Knight
- signed l.l.: Harold Knight; indistinctly inscribed and dated on the reverse of the stretcher; .... + Titanium White/ 1926
- oil on canvas
- 41 by 31cm.,16 by 12½in.
Provenance
Purchased from the artist c.1937 by H. Earl Hoover and thence to his widow Miriam U. Hoover
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy 1928, no.510
Condition
The picture is unlined and the existing coarse-weave canvas is providing a stable structural support. There are no obvious condition issues and the picture is ready to hang although it may be brightened by a light clean. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There are no signs of retouching. FRAME The picture is contained in its original wooden 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
We are grateful to R. John Croft FCA , great nephew of the artist for his assistance cataloguing this lot.