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Louis Bosworth Hurt
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Louis Bosworth Hurt
- After the Shower - A Highland Brae
- signed l.l.: Louis B. Hurt.
- oil on canvas
- 127 by 101.5cm., 50 by 40in.
Provenance
Sir Harry Oakes of Kirkland Lake, Ontario until his death in 1943;
Dr H.V Robinson of Montreal QC and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas. There is some craquelure near the upper right corner and some faint craquelure near the centre of the left edge and around the loch. The area around the central stag is a little thin; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
Under UV light there appears to be infilling and sweeping areas of retouching in the sky, to the tip of the sunlit mountain and in the mist to its left. There are a few small spots of retouching above the deer near the right hand edge.
FRAME
Held in a gilt composite frame.
"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."