LILY DELISSA JOSEPH | TEATIME, BIRCHINGTON
Art/Identity/Migration: Property from Ben Uri Gallery and Museum
LILY DELISSA JOSEPH
1863-1940
TEATIME, BIRCHINGTON
oil on canvas
116 by 121.5cm.; 45¾ by 47¾in.
Executed in 1909.
Condition Report:
The canvas is lined. There is a small loss to the canvas to the extreme upper left corner, only visible upon close inspection. There are isolated areas of fine lines of craquelure to the work including to the upper right quadrant and below the table with further more minor instances elsewhere. There are possible historic associated flecks of loss to these areas. There is flattening to some of the impasto tips. There is possible evidence of an old frame. There is dirt, surface matter and studio detritus to the surface of the work.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light appears to reveal signs of fluorescence and probable retouching, including towards the edges with a few more minor instances elsewhere.
The work is presented in a wooden frame.
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:
Ethel Solomon, by whom gifted to Ben Uri Gallery
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Art/Identity/Migration: Property from Ben Uri Gallery and Museum
LILY DELISSA JOSEPH
1863-1940
TEATIME, BIRCHINGTON
oil on canvas
116 by 121.5cm.; 45¾ by 47¾in.
Executed in 1909.
Condition Report:
The canvas is lined. There is a small loss to the canvas to the extreme upper left corner, only visible upon close inspection. There are isolated areas of fine lines of craquelure to the work including to the upper right quadrant and below the table with further more minor instances elsewhere. There are possible historic associated flecks of loss to these areas. There is flattening to some of the impasto tips. There is possible evidence of an old frame. There is dirt, surface matter and studio detritus to the surface of the work.
Inspection under Ultraviolet light appears to reveal signs of fluorescence and probable retouching, including towards the edges with a few more minor instances elsewhere.
The work is presented in a wooden frame.
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:
Ethel Solomon, by whom gifted to Ben Uri Gallery
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