Johan Philip Lembke

Gustaf Adolf Sparre (1746-1794);
Not in his 1794 inventory, and presumably located at Kulla Gunnarstorp.

Kristianstad, 1977, no. 22 (the second one only).

Göthe, 1895, p. 20, nos. 36 & 37;
Hasselgren, 1974, pp. 124, 132, both reproduced p. 178.

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. Both original canvases are lined . The paint layer on both is raised and unstable. Christian officer with pistol- There are visible raised stretcher marks and blanched retouchings to the sky. The left hand edge has been augmented. There is a pale filigree of shrinkage cracks to the darker passages e.g. the two central horses and some of the shadows in the foreground. Turk with spear- This painting has experienced a greater amount of retouching which has discoloured and can be seen in the sky. A 1cm strip along the bottom edge has been restored. Similarly , it has a filigree of pale craquelure in the darker passages. The varnishes on both paintings have discoloured, their removal would improve the tonality. In Neo-classical carved wood frames."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."

Lembke was active in Sweden, and doubtless Sparre acquired these locally.