ELIOT HODGKIN | THREE MING VASES BY LAMPLIGHT
ELIOT HODGKIN
1905-1987
THREE MING VASES BY LAMPLIGHT
signed and dated 24 VI 69
oil on board
41 by 25cm.; 16¼ by 10in.
Condition Report:
The board appears sound. There are frame abrasions to the extreme edges of the work, which have resulted in instances of loss to the work. There are very faint lines of craquelure to the work, only visible upon very close inspection. There is a very small scuff towards the upper left shadow of the left vase, and a couple of further scuffs to the lower edge. There are instances of surface matter and dirt to the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in overall good condition.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light reveals a thick varnish, making the painting difficult to read.
The work is presented in a wooden frame under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."
Provenance:
John Maxwell Hodgkin
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th January 1983, lot 224, sold as White Ming Vases
Acquired by the late owner by the 1990s
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ELIOT HODGKIN
1905-1987
THREE MING VASES BY LAMPLIGHT
signed and dated 24 VI 69
oil on board
41 by 25cm.; 16¼ by 10in.
Condition Report:
The board appears sound. There are frame abrasions to the extreme edges of the work, which have resulted in instances of loss to the work. There are very faint lines of craquelure to the work, only visible upon very close inspection. There is a very small scuff towards the upper left shadow of the left vase, and a couple of further scuffs to the lower edge. There are instances of surface matter and dirt to the work. This excepting, the work appears to be in overall good condition.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light reveals a thick varnish, making the painting difficult to read.
The work is presented in a wooden frame under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."
Provenance:
John Maxwell Hodgkin
His sale, Christie's South Kensington, 24th January 1983, lot 224, sold as White Ming Vases
Acquired by the late owner by the 1990s
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