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Edgar Hunt
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Edgar Hunt
- The Watering Place
- signed and dated l.l.: E Hunt 1943
- oil on canvas
- 30.5 by 41cm., 12 by 16in.
Provenance
Haynes Fine Art of Broadway, Worcestershire, where bought by the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined. There is a very light craquelure pattern in the upper half of the picture, otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
UV light reveals an opaque varnish. There appear to be scattered flecks of retouching across the sky and a few other minor flecks to the calves and near the ducks lower right.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
Please telephone 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.
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."