Lot 139: CHARLES GINNER, A.R.A. | Study for "Rottingdean"

watercolor, pastel and ink on paper

Sheet: 28.5 by 36cm.; 11¼ by 14in.

watercolor, pastel and ink on paper

The sheet is affixed to the mount with two tabs at the upper horizontal edge. The sheet has a deckled edge. The sheet undulates very slightly but otherwise appears sound. There is a strip of old adhesive tape along the upper horizontal edge. There are pinholes around the edges of the sheet, thought to be inkeeping with the artist's working method, and only visible when viewed out of the frame. There is some light surface dirt around the edges of the work, only visible when viewed unframed. There is some very slight discolouration to the overmounted edges, and the red pigment appears to have discoloured very slightly. Otherwise there are strong and vivid colours throughout, and the work appears to be in very good overall condition. The work is window mounted and presented in a gilt frame, held 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.
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London, Goupil Gallery, Charles Ginner and Harold Gilman, April, 1914, cat. no.10.

The Fine Art Society, London
Goupil Gallery, London, where acquired by Walter Taylor
Hirschl & Adler, New York, where acquired by a Private Collector, and thence by descent to the present owner