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Alfred de Dreux
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Alfred de Dreux
- un cheval arabe et bulldogue
- signed and dated Alfred de Dreux / 1846 lower right; inscribed 8 ans lower left
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 55.5cm., 18 by 21¾in.
Provenance
Herbert Hazeltine; by descent to the present owner
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There are a few small spots of retouching visible under ultraviolet light, mainly to the upper right corner and directly behind the horse. Apart from some scattered craquelure and surface dirt overall, and some pinhead spots of paint loss to the upper left corner, this work is in good overall condition. Held in a decorative gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame with some damage to the lower left 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."
"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."