Hansons The Winter Fine Art Auction - December 11th 2013

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I M P O R TA N T N O T I C E S Buyers are reminded that, in accordance with all sales conducted by Hansons, a premium of 17.5% plus VAT is payable on the hammer price. We accept most debit and credit cards, although an administration fee of 3% will be added for credit cards. Important Notice applicable to all lots in this catalogue Some catalogue descriptions indicate some damage, repairs and/or restoration. This is a guide only and does not constitute a full condition report or guarantee for other lots where no reference to condition is made Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the condition of each lot. All items are described within the Auctioneer’s view, but authenticity must be confirmed by the buyer.

GLOSSARy OF PICTuRE C ATA L O G u I N G T E R M S A work catalogued with the forename(s) and surname or recognised designation of an artist in our opinion is or is probably a work by the artist. Nevertheless, intending buyers are reminded that while a full designation is our highest category of authenticity, no unqualified statement as to authorship is made or intended. A full cataloguing does not necessarily imply a full warranty Attributed to… in our opinion a work of the period the artist which may be in whole or in part the work of the artist. Studio of… In our opinion a work of an unknown hand, which may have been executed in the studio of the artist.

All measurements are approximate.

Circle of… In our opinion a work from the period of the artist and showing his influence.

Bidding Numbers

Follower of… In our opinion a work executed in the style of the artist but not necessarily by a pupil.

In order to obtain a bidding number you will need to furnish us with one or all of the following:

Manner of… In our opinion a work executed in the style of the artist but of a later date.

1. Photo ID (Driving Licence/Passport)

After… In our opinion a copy of any date after a work by the artist.

2. utility bill or document dated within the last three months showing your address If you have any queries about this please contact the accounts department on 01283 733988 or email service@hansonsauctioneers.co.uk

Signed/Sealed/Inscribed In our opinion the work has been signed/sealed/ inscribed by the artist. Bears/with signature, inscription, date In our opinion the signature/inscription/date are not by the hand of the named artist The term ‘ascribed to’ may in certain cases be used to denote a traditional attribution based on style, though this attribution is not necessarily confirmed by the auctioneers. A work catalogued as ‘School’ accompanied by the place and a date means that in our opinion the work was executed at that time and in the location, eg. Continental School, circa 1920. All references to signatures, inscriptions and dates refer to the present state of the work, i.e. as at the time of inspection for the purpose of cataloguing.

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