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MARCELLA SMITH | Boats in the Harbour St Ives; Old Buildings in St Ives, Cornwall
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Marcella Smith
- Boats in the Harbour St Ives; Old Buildings in St Ives, Cornwall
- both signed; both also signed, titled and inscribed on labels adhered to the backboard
- oil on board
- each: 16 by 22cm.; 6¼ by 8¾in.
Provenance
Sale, Bellmans Auctioneers Billingshurst, 18th February 2004, lot 1829 (Old Buildings in St Ives only)
Sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 15th March 2016, lot 129 (the pair), where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 15th March 2016, lot 129 (the pair), where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The boards both bow slightly but appear sound. There is very minor frame abrasion to the left edge of 'Boats'. There are one or two tiny flecks of loss to the upper right quadrant of 'Buildings'. There are one or two tiny instances of extremely fine lines of craquelure to 'Boats', only visible upon very close inspection. There are a few possible flattened impasto tips to both. There may be some slight discolouration to the white pigment in 'Boats'. There are a few very minor instances of studio detritus and matter, and surface dirt in places to both. This excepting, both appear in very good overall condition. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals no obvious signs of fluorescence or retouching. The works are held behind glass in gilt painted wooden frames. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."