Lot 205
  • 205

Attributed to Hugh Douglas Hamilton

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Hugh Douglas Hamilton
  • Portrait of a Gentleman
  • oil on canvas, oval

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There is some minor damage to the pigment in the background on the right of the painting, and there are a small number of scattered very minor flecks of flaking, predominantly in the upper left and centre right. There is a thick and discoloured varnish overall. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor infilling to craquelure overall and confirms the opacity of the varnish. FRAME Held in an oval, gilded wooden 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.
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