Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg, R.A.

J.J. Brown, Christie's London, June 30, 1900, lot 119, for 72 guineas to Vokins
Mrs. Thornton, Christie's London, November 15, 1918, lot 100, for 160 guineas to Pawsey and Payne
H.J. Joel, Christie's London, The H.J. Joel Collection of English Sporting Pictures, July 13, 1984, lot 24

Lined, surface in generally good condition; pressed craquelure. under UV: old retouchings faintly visible throughout sky and stream; newer retouch in bushes above couple; another spot higher up above couple; two spots the size of a quarter lower left; strenghthening on front two horses lower left. other minor spots of retouching scattered throughout.
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.
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This painting will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné on the works of de Loutherbourg by Olivier Lefeuvre.  He tentatively dates this painting to the end of the artist's career, circa 1800.  We are grateful to Dr. Lefeuvre for his assistance in cataloguing this lot.