British School

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in generally good condition. There is a very dirty varnish overall, and some minor surface marks, particularly in the upper right. There are a small number of very minor chips to the paint on the lower right edge and in the lower right and left of the picture. There is also some general abrasion in the lower section of the picture, and a slightly pronounced craquelure to a small area in the lower centre. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouching in the lower section of the picture. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame. To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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.
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The arms in the upper right of the picture are those of the de Wogan family, of Rathcoffey, Co. Kildare. The family were prominent Jacobites and Emile's great grandfather had been naturalised as a French subject in 1724.