John Dalby

H.R.H. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974), Barnwell Manor, Northamptonshire;
His deceased estate sale, London, Christie's, 26th January 2006, lot 248

STRUCTURE Both paintings are on board, both of which are in good condition and continue to provide a flat and stable support for the paintings. PAINT SURFACE Both paintings appear to be in very good condition, with no apparent damage or loss of paint. Both appear to have been cleaned and neither of them require any further restoration or conservation, and are ready for display. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a small amount of very minor retouching in both paintings, primarily at the edges of the boards, to old frame abrasion. There is one small area of minor retouching in the sky, just above the horizon line in the second of the paintings (the lower of the two as illustrated in the catalogue). FRAME Both held in matching gilded neo-classical frames. 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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