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Richard Barrett Davis 1782-1854
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Barrett Davis
- Richard Davis, huntsman to George III's harriers with hounds drawing cover
- oil on canvas
- ENGRAVED: By R. Woodman, 1st February 1815, published by R.B. Davis
Provenance
Arhur Ackermann and Son Ltd., London
Condition
The canvas has been cleaned and lined and is is need of no further attention.
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a thick varnish which obscures a clear reading. There is, however, some evidence of retouching in the sky, as well as some cosmetic heightening in the foliage to the right of the composition. There are touches of repaint in the central house and in the background landscape.
Held in a gilt wood frame.
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"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
King George III's pack of harriers was formed in 1789 and managed by Richard Davis (1750-1825), the artist's father and the subject of the present work. Davis Senior began his career as a groom to Lord Claremont, who was one of the founding members of the Jockey Club and owner of Claremont Lodge near Newmarket.
His experience increased in the service of Lord Molesworth and then the Earl of Essex who, thanks to Davis' skill as manager and breeder, sold his pack of hounds for a world record price at auction.
With such a reputation he was the ideal candidate to manage the Sovereign's pack of Harriers, a position he filled with distinction for twenty-three years.
His experience increased in the service of Lord Molesworth and then the Earl of Essex who, thanks to Davis' skill as manager and breeder, sold his pack of hounds for a world record price at auction.
With such a reputation he was the ideal candidate to manage the Sovereign's pack of Harriers, a position he filled with distinction for twenty-three years.