LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on canvas, circular

Measurements:

Description:

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Markings:

inscribed, signed and dated MT. SINAI E. Lear 1853 lower right

Condition:

The canvas has been lined and is providing a strong and stable support to the paint surface. There is some rubbing to the very extreme framing edge below the figure group. There are remnants of craquelure visible upon close inspection and a slightly yellowed varnish layer. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some infilling to craquelure and some surface abrasion, notably in the sky, to the lower left edge, and centre right and very fine flecks of retouching throughout the sky. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Provenance:

Bought from the artist by Thomas Gambier Parry Leger Galleries, London, 1970 John Tillotson (sale: Christie's, London, 21 June 1985, lot 17) Sale: Sotheby's, London, 30 March 1994, lot 179 Purchased at the above sale by the present owner