Lot 49
  • 49

John Hayls

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • John Hayls
  • Portrait of a Lady
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Private Collection, New Orleans

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in very good condition, with no apparent damage or loss of paint. The paint is quite thinly applied in the lower section of the costume. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some very minor scattered retouching in the flesh tones, but no other apparent signs of recent retouching. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden frame, with moulded motifs in the corners. 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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