Thomas Sidney Cooper, R.A.

Ernest Gambart;
Henry Wallis of 120 Pall Mall, London;
Arthur Ackermann & Son, London;
Bought by the father of the present owner c.1981

 Royal Academy, 1842, no.115

The Art-Union, June 1842, p.121;
Thomas Sidney Cooper, My Life, 2 Vols., 1890; Vol.2, pp.203-204;
Kenneth J. Westwood, Thomas Sidney Cooper C.V.O., R.A., His Life and Work, 2011; Catalogue O.1841.13, illustrated pl.79.

STRUCTURE The canvas has been relined. There are signs of craquelure along the left, upper and right edges and there are patches of light craquelure scattered throughout the sky and a further area in the foreground, only visible upon very close inspection. There are small spots of staining scattered across the canvas, most notable in the upper right quadrant and there are traces of discoloured varnish throughout the sky. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque varnish. There is a large area of sweeping retouching in the sky near the upper left edge. There are also small areas of retouching scattered across the sky and in the foreground, and to some of the above mentioned craquelure; the animals and figures themselves remain largely untouched. FRAME Held in a gilt plaster frame Please contact the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about the present work.
"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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We are grateful to Kenneth Westwood for his assistance in cataloguing this work.