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Thomas Whitcombe
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Thomas Whitcombe
- The Merchantman Medina, of London, in two positions off Dover
- signed and indistinctly dated l.l.: Thos Whitcombe 1...
- oil on canvas
來源
With David Ramus Ltd., Atlanta, 1984;
With The Faustus Gallery, London;
Anonymous Sale, London, Bonham's 19th February 2008, lot 51
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good overall condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint. The canvas appears to have been recently cleaned and the paint appears to be thin in places as is most noticeable in the delineation of the rigging.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals retouching to the canvas edges of the painting. The sky has minor scattered cosmetic retouchings that extend into the sails of the ship as is most noticeable in the front sail. In the lower sail of the central mast of the main ship there is minor retouching to a small vertical surface scratch. Elsewhere there is some strengthening to the waves and some further retouching to two areas of old repaired damage, the first being in the sea lower left and the second in the sky centre right both measuring approx. 2 in.
FRAME
Held in a gilt wood and plaster frame.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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."