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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.