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Walter Gould
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Walter Gould
- The Fabric Merchant
- oil on canvas laid down on board
- 29.5 by 23.5cm., 11½ by 9¼in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist, Florence, Italy
William Henry Cook (1845-1914), the artist's nephew; thence by descent (until 2006)
Private Collection, Philadelphia
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 23 October 2008, lot 195
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
William Henry Cook (1845-1914), the artist's nephew; thence by descent (until 2006)
Private Collection, Philadelphia
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 23 October 2008, lot 195
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The canvas has been re-lined. There are scattered flecks of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably to the corners of the work. This work is in overall good condition, with fine detail, and ready to hang.
"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."