Charles Spencelayh
Two bites
Lot #43 |
2012-05-10 |
Sotheby's, London
L12132
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
GBP 4,000 - 6,000 (currency of sale)
USD 6,466 - 9,699 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: L12132
Auction name: L12132
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London
Start date: 2012-05-10
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 20th Century British Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 26 by 20.5cm., 10Ā¼ by 8in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
26
Width In Centimeters:
20.5
Height In Inches:
10.236
Width In Inches:
8.071
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Exhibited
Dudley, Dudley Art Gallery, 1919 Condition STRUCTURE<br><br>The sheet has been laid down on to the artist's card. There are a few, faint spots of foxing in the upper right quadrant and two minor spots of staining to the centre of the boy's clothes. There is a very fine scratch below the bowl of cheese, only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. <br><br>FRAME<br><br>Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a gilt mount. "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."
Catalog summary
Charles Spencelayh Two bites signed l.r.: C . SPENCELAYH. watercolour 26 by 20.5cm., 10Ā¼ by 8in. Exhibited Dudley, Dudley Art Gallery, 1919 Condition STRUCTURE<br><br>The sheet has been laid down on to the artist's card. There are a few, faint spots of foxing in the upper right quadrant and two minor spots of staining to the centre of the boy's clothes. There is a very fine scratch below the bowl of cheese, only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. <br><br>FRAME<br><br>Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a gilt mount. "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."