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Edmund Bristow
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Edmund Bristow
- Dray Horses outside a Brewery, Windsor; and Cart Horses outside an Ale House, Windsor
- the former signed, lower right: E Bristow; the latter signed and dated lower left: E Bristow / 1832
- oil on panel; and oil on canvas
Provenance
the former with Arthur Ackermann & Son Ltd, London.
Condition
STRUCTURE
The panel of the former is a single wooden panel, in good condition, and is still providing a stable, level base for the painting. In the latter the canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
Both paintings appear to be in very good condition. There is no apparent damage or paint loss in either painting.
ULTRAVIOLET
In the former examination under ultraviolet light reveals a small amount of retouching in to the upper right edge, to frame abrasion, as well as a very small amount of scattered minor retouching in the sky and to the lower foreground. In the latter there is some strengthening to the upper section of the building on the right, and a very small number of minor flecks of retouching in the lower section of the painting.
FRAME
The former held in a gold painted wooden frame, the latter held in a composite wood and moulded plaster 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."