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Edgar Hunt 1876-1953
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Hunt
- the pecking order; king of the roost
- each signed and dated: E HUNT 1946
- both oil on canvas laid on board
Condition
The Pecking Order
STRUCTURE
CATALOGUE COMPARISON
The catalogue illustration is broadly representative.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good clean condition, ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals retouching to a small area of frame abrasion on the upper left edge, there is one further patch of retouching to frame abrasions in the lower right hand corner.
FRAME
Held in an ornate plaster gilt frame in good condition.
King of the Roost
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been laid on board, both are in good sound condition.
CATALOGUE COMPARISON
The catalogue illustration is broadly representative.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good clean condition, ready to hang.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals one small area of retouching to a frame abrasion on the right edge.
FRAME
Held in a matching plaster gilt frame in good condition.
"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."