James Downie Robertson

LOT 108 VARIOUS PROPERTIES - JAMES DOWNIE ROBERTSON, R.S.A. B.1931 WORKBOAT, FIRTH OF CLYDE 6,000—8,000 GBP measurements measurements note 153 by 153 cm.; 60 by 60 in. Description signed l.r.: Robertson; further signed and inscribed with the title on the stretcher oil on canvas PROVENANCE Lord MacFarlane EXHIBITED Glasgow School of Art, James D. Robertson Exhibition, 2000, no. 16

§ JAMES DOWNIE ROBERTSON R.S.A., R.S.W., R.G.I. (SCOTTISH B.1931) GLENCAIRN ROAD Signed and dated '77, gouache and pastel 25cm x 24cm (9.75in x 9.5in) Condition Disclaimer Under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of the lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including (without limitation) its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an 'as is' basis but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to the lot is merely an expression of opinion of the seller or Lyon & Turnbull and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Lots are available for inspection prior to the sale and you are strongly advised to examine any lot in which you are interested prior to the sale. Our condition report has not been prepared by a professional conservator, restorer or engineer.

James Downie Robertson, R.S.A., R.S.W., R.G.I. (b. 1931) Sound of Sleat signed 'Robertson' (lower right), signed again 'James D. RobertsonRSW.RGI.RSA' (on the frame), signed again and inscribed 'James DRobertson RSA.RSW.RGI Glasgow School of Art' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 44 x 44 in. (111.7 x 111.7 cm.) Lot Notes The Sound of Sleat (pronounced 'slate') is a body of waterseparating the Isle of Skye from the west coast of the Scottishmainland. Its wild and spectacular scenery have inspired manyartists over the years, with the mountains of Skye running straightdown to the sea where a fast tidal race makes the sound a challengeto small craft.

Special Notice No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Artist's Resale Right ("droit de Suite"). If the Artist's Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer also agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist's collection agent. Lot Description James Downie Robertson, R.S.A., R.S.W., R.G.I. (b. 1931) Dead Tree - Menorca signed and dated 'Robertson '77 (upper right), signed again twice and inscribed 'J.D.Robertson R.S.W. ARSA./''Dead-Tree Menorca/J D Robertson (on the backboard), signed again and inscribed 'Dead Tree - Menorca/JD Robertson' (on a label attached to the backboard) gouache 31¾ x 43¼ in. (80.7 x 109.9 cm.) Provenance View Lot Condition Report with Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow.

provenance signed, oil on board this lot contains 1 item(s). this lot is sold subject to sotheby's conditions of sale. as stated in the conditions, all lots are sold on an "as is" basis. prospective bidders should review the conditions and buying at auction guide. acquired directly from the artist