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ALBERT GOODWIN, R.W.S. | The City of Palm Trees
估價
50,000 - 70,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- Albert Goodwin, R.W.S.
- The City of Palm Trees
- signed Albert Goodwin and dated 1912/13 (lower right); inscribed The city of Palm Trees (lower left)
- oil on paper
- 55 1/4 by 25 1/4 in.
- 140.3 by 64.1 cm
來源
Private Collection, California
Sale: Christie's, London, June 7, 2007, lot 52, illustrated
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired in 2012
Sale: Christie's, London, June 7, 2007, lot 52, illustrated
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)
Acquired in 2012
展覽
London, Royal Academy, 1913, no. 301
Condition
Oil on paper, later lined with glue onto paper. The surface is slightly dirty. There are a few isolated breaks in the paper that are mostly imperceptible to the naked eye at lower left, lower right, and at upper right in the second tallest palm tree. There is an approximately 10 inches long, sideways 'Y' shaped break at upper center, the inpainting to which has discolored and is slightly visible to the naked eye. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly and appears streaky in a number of areas, most noticeably at lower right. There is inpainting to address the aforementioned breaks.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
拍品資料及來源
The present work depicts a sunset over the city of Jericho, which was deemed "the city of Palm Trees" in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 34:3; Judges 1:16, 3:13). Here the ancient walled city appears lush, atmospheric, and paradisiacal, enhanced by Albert Goodwin's personal interpretation of its "ancient" architecture and geography. Visitors to London's Royal Academy were transported by Goodwin's bird's eye view, adding to the fantastical effect.