Details

Provenance

Malvern Gallery, Melbourne, Australia, where purchased by the previous owner in 1968 and thence by descent

Exhibited

Royal Academy, 1920, no.362 Condition STRUCTURE<br><br>The canvas has been boxed to the reverse and also glazed which makes any close inspection of the canvas difficult. However, the slight undulation in the canvas and the excellent condition of the paint surface would suggest that the work is unlined. There is some faint craquelure in parts.<br><br>ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT<br><br>Under ultraviolet light some of the pigments fluoresce darkly, however, this would appear to be the pigments used by the artist. <br><br>FRAME<br><br>In a modern 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."

Catalog summary

Dorothea Sharp The Cliff Top signed l.r.: DOROTHEA SHARP ; also signed, titled and inscribed on the reverse: The Cliff Top/ Miss Dorothea Sharp/ 22 Blomfield Road W9 oil on canvas 86.5 by 107cm., 34 by 42in. Provenance Malvern Gallery, Melbourne, Australia, where purchased by the previous owner in 1968 and thence by descent Exhibited Royal Academy, 1920, no.362 Condition STRUCTURE<br><br>The canvas has been boxed to the reverse and also glazed which makes any close inspection of the canvas difficult. However, the slight undulation in the canvas and the excellent condition of the paint surface would suggest that the work is unlined. There is some faint craquelure in parts.<br><br>ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT<br><br>Under ultraviolet light some of the pigments fluoresce darkly, however, this would appear to be the pigments used by the artist. <br><br>FRAME<br><br>In a modern 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."