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Martin Stainforth
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 AUD
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Description
- Martin Stainforth
- TRAFALGAR WINNING THE RANDWICK PLATE
Inscribed "Trafalgar" (Pike up), "Randwick Plate"/ Wallace - Grand Canary (grandson of "Carbine") (lower left). Inscribed Won Champion Stakes 2 times / Randwick Plate 4 times/ AJC 3 times/Lock 2 times/£22,111/Study for painting for Dr Stuart McKay. and dated 10.1912 (lower right)
- Watercolour, gouache and pencil on paper
- 37.5 by 47.2cm
Provenance
Private collection, Sydney
Condition
The paper has discoloured overall and the colours appear to have faded consistent with the work's age. This work has not been inspected out of its frame.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work is a study for the painting reproduced in Dr W.H. Lang, Ken Austin and Dr Stewart McKay, Racehorses in Australia (with paintings by Martin Stainforth), Art in Australia Ltd, Sydney, 1922, p.77, pl.12 (illus)