Lot 79
  • 79

Hugh Bolton Jones 1848-1927

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Hugh Bolton Jones
  • A Summer Afternoon in Brittany
  • signed H. Bolton Jones and dated 1877  Brittany, l.l.
  • oil on canvas
  • 22 by 16 in.
  • 55.9 by 40.5 cm.

Condition

Canvas is lined. SURFACE: in generally good condition; while there is good pigment texture to surface--there are spots in sky where canvas weave shows through; nooks and crannies of sky area are dirty (could use a cleaning) UNDER ULTRA VIOLET: while most of canvas is clean, there is scattered inpainting--heavy inpainting along the edges of the top-half of the work (particularly at left edge, center area; several (about 6-7) heavy spots of repaints scattered in center area (sky, tree tops); some scattered repaints along the lower edge (not nearly as heavy as the upper edges)
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.
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