Lot 208
- 208
Enoch Seeman
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Enoch Seeman
- Portrait of a gentleman, half-length, in a blue coat and red waistcoat with gold brocade
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Sheffield Park, East Sussex;
With P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London (as Michael Dahl).
With P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd., London (as Michael Dahl).
Condition
The canvas has been lined, the paint surface is clean and the varnish is only slightly discoloured. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals minor strengthening around the sitter's shoulders, a tiny retouching in his neck, and retouching to a superficial, horizontal surface scratch in his waistcoat, measuring 3 cm. long. The painting is otherwise untouched and in overall very good condition.
"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."