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Description Sir Oswald Birley
1880 - 1952
The park at Mersham-le-Hatch
dedicated, signed with initials and dated lower left:?To John Knatchbull/OHB 1924
oil on canvas
61 x 76 cm.
Condition Report The canvas is unlined and is providing a strong structural support. There are two patch repairs visible to the reverse, they correspond to discoloured retouchings on the front, one in the sky close to the centre of the top edge, and one to the left of the tree trunk lower right. The surface is dirty. Some minor surface abrasions in the sky and to the landscape at the horizon.
UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT Retouching to the aforementioned repairs, some minor spots of retouching to the sky. and a small area in the top right corner.
"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."
Literature Catalogue of Portraits, 1920, p. 25?[in manuscript as an addendum];
Inventory, 1926, in the library, p. 54.