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John Sturgess
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Sturgess
- Huntsmen taking the Fence
- signed and dated l.l.: J. Sturgess/ 1878
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 81.5cm., 20 by 32in.
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas which is unevenly stretched and may benefit from re-stretching.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is dirty and may benefit from a clean, there are small flecks of paint loss in the upper right corner.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals a few signs of old cosmetic retouching to the outline of the horse and riders and in particular, the hound lower centre.
FRAME
Held in a later, plain wooden-painted frame in fair 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."