Lot 97
- 97
C. A. Edwards
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- C. A. Edwards
- A pair of still lifes, each with posies of roses, Polyanthus and other flowers, tied with blue ribbons
- each signed and dated lower left: C.A. Edwards 1774
- both oil on panel
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 23 November 1984, lot 54
Condition
STRUCTURE
Both panels are on very good condition, and are providing flat and stable supports for the paintings.
PAINT SURFACE
Both paintings appear to be in very good condition, with no apparent extant damage or loss of paint.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a small number of scattered minor retouchings in the left hand picture, and possible minor strengthening to the background in both. Both pictures would appear however to be largely untouched.
FRAME
Held in matching wooden frames.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@laitexier.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@laitexier.com.
"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."
Catalogue Note
(only one illustrated)