Lot 227
  • 227

Francis Sartorius

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Francis Sartorius
  • Portrait of Goldfinder with Jockey up
  • signed and dated lower right: Fr. Sartorius Pinxt. 177(?), and further inscribed on the reverse of the canvas: Goldfinder. He won the Gold. Cup... Oct.3.1769. / Against the favourite. Junto. Bellario. / Marquis a la Greque. & Cosmo.
  • oil on canvas

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There is a layer of surface dirt and discoloured varnish overall. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouching and infilling to craquelure overall. There are also repairs to four areas of damage. One large oval area in the upper left, two small tears in the lower centre, between the horse's legs, and one small tear in the upper right. FRAME Held in a neo-classical style frame.
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