George Chinnery

STRUCTURE The canvas is unlined and in good, stable condition. There is one slightly raised bump in the upper right, but otherwise it is providing a firm, flat support for the painting. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be very good, untouched condition. There is one small scratch in the upper right, related to the raised section of canvas mentioned above, which has resulted in a small area of paint loss on the extreme upper right edge. There is an old and discoloured varnish overall ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals no apparent signs of retouching or restoration and confirms the opacity of the varnish. FRAME Held in a gilded plaster and 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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