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Henry Singleton, R.A. 1766-1839
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Henry Singleton, R.A.
- Peace; War
- a pair, one signed with initials l.l.: HS
- oil on canvas
- each 74 by 61cm., 29 by 24in.
Peace: a cottage interior with a family conversing with a soldier, a view of haymakers at work beyond; War: a soldier taking leave of his wife and child, a regiment marching and ships engaged in action off a port beyond
Provenance
Whitworth Hall, Benington, Bury, Hertfordshire;
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, New York, 25th September 1968, lot 13;
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 12th April 1995, lot 114
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's, New York, 25th September 1968, lot 13;
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 12th April 1995, lot 114
ENGRAVED:
The first; by J. Whessell and published by T. Simpson and Darling & Thompson, 1798. The second; by J. Whessell, published 1st June 1798
Condition
STRUCTURE
Both canvases have been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
Both paintings appear to be in good condition. There is an area of re-touching to the upper left of "Peace". There is some cracquelure in keeping with age to "War" and a very small area of paint has lifted slightly, upper centre, but this appears to be stable. The edges of both original canvases are just visible in some places.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals some light and scattered re-touching to "Peace", mainly to the lower half of the painting. UV light reveals a greater degree of scattered re-touching has been carried out to "War", including to the figures, and some infilling of cracquelure to the lower left and lower right of the painting.
FRAME
Both paintings are held in gilt wood and plaster frames.
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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."