Details

Exhibited

Probably London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 1902. no.362. Condition The canvas is lined. There is an area of minor surface craquelure to the sea above the middle of the lower edge and some other very minor scattered areas otherwise the surface is clean and in good overall condition.<br><br>Under ultraviolet light, there are some small flecks of retouching in the sky, above the hills, to the sea and below the woman on the rocks by the left edge.<br><br>Held in a plaster gilt 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." Catalogue Note The present work was most likely painted off the coast of Donegal where Bartlett painted extensively from 1900 and focused in particular on capturing the everyday way of life of the fishermen and crofters around Rutland Island.

Catalog summary

William H. Bartlett Clearing the Nets signed and dated l.l.: W H BARTLETT 1902 oil on canvas 40.5 by 61cm.; 16 by 24in. Exhibited Probably London, Royal Academy, Summer Exhibition, 1902. no.362. Condition The canvas is lined. There is an area of minor surface craquelure to the sea above the middle of the lower edge and some other very minor scattered areas otherwise the surface is clean and in good overall condition.<br><br>Under ultraviolet light, there are some small flecks of retouching in the sky, above the hills, to the sea and below the woman on the rocks by the left edge.<br><br>Held in a plaster gilt 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." Catalogue Note The present work was most likely painted off the coast of Donegal where Bartlett painted extensively from 1900 and focused in particular on capturing the everyday way of life of the fishermen and crofters around Rutland Island.