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Robert Kemm
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Kemm
- Admiring the Painting
signed R Kemm lower left
- oil on canvas
- 71.5 by 92cm., 28¼ by 36¼in.
Condition
The canvas has been re-lined. There are scattered spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, notably scattered along the extreme upper and right edges, a few flecks to the background and a more significant area to the nargile at the lower right. Apart from some paint lifting to the nargile and to a few small spots surrounding it, and some light frame rubbing along the extreme right edge, this work is in good condition, with rich colours and fine detail. Held in a simple, narrow, gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame, inscribed with the artist's name.
"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."