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Sir Francis Grant P.R.A. 1803-1878
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Francis Grant P.R.A.
- Portrait of Charles Davis, Huntsman to the Royal Buckhounds (1824-1861)
- oil on canvas
- 46 by 61 cm.; 18 by 24 in.
Condition
Original canvas. Craquleure and some paint seperation is scattered throughout, particularly in the sky. Suface dirt and discoloured varnish is also present. There a couple of very small chips to the paint in the upper left quadrant. Ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouchings to horse, rider and background, although obscured lightly by a thick varnish. Held in a decorative plaster gilt frame with losses to the mouldings.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This is believed to be the oil sketch that is illustrated in the Illustrated Book of the Horse , S. Sidney, Wilshire Book Company, 1875