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James Seymour
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- James Seymour
- A Grey Racehorse with a Jockey Up Exercising on Newmarket Heath
- oil on canvas
- 64 by 77 cm.; 25 1/4 x 30 1/4 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 15th July 1987, lot 138;
Anonymous sale (Property of a Private British Collector), New York, Sotheby's, 5th June 1992, lot 2
Anonymous sale (Property of a Private British Collector), New York, Sotheby's, 5th June 1992, lot 2
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.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals the presence of a discoloured varnish which has been selectively cleaned. There is also evidence of extensive scattered but minor areas of cosmetic retouching and infilling to old craquelure concentrated in the central belt of the sky. Elsewhere there are areas of minor retouching in the landscape and also very minor strengthening to the horse in the undercarriage and legs, however the horse's head and body are for the most part untouched.
FRAME
Held in a plaster and gilt wood frame.
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.
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."