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John Nost Sartorius
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- John Nost Sartorius
- Old Eclipse held by a trainer; and Spilette with Eclipse as a Foal
the former inscribed indistinctly lower right: Old Eclipse/ by Maske... (?); the latter dated lower right: 1761
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Hutchison & Co. Ltd.;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 14th December 1951, lot 158 (bt. for £52. 10s to Jones);
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 27th March 1981, lots 10 & 11 (bt. for £3,300)
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 14th December 1951, lot 158 (bt. for £52. 10s to Jones);
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 27th March 1981, lots 10 & 11 (bt. for £3,300)
Condition
STRUCTURE
Both canvases have been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
Both paintings appear to be in good condition, with no visible retouching or paint loss. There is a slightly discoloured varnish overall in both paintings.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light shows scattered minor retouching overall in both paintings. In 'Old Eclipse' this is particularly prevalent in the upper left, whilst in 'Spilette and a Foal' there is retouching in the upper right, and to craquelure along the upper edge.
FRAME
Both held in gilded wooden frames.
"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."