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Lot 194
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William Barraud

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • William Barraud
  • A Grey and a chestnut hunter with a deerhound
  • signed and dated l.l.: W. Barraud 1845
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Sold from the Estate of a Private Collector, London, Christie's, 23rd May 2008, lot 34

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in very good condition, with no apparent extant damage or loss of paint. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered retouching in the sky, in the upper centre, and retouching to an old scratch running vertically through the lower left hand side of the canvas. There is a small amount of further minor scattered retouching overall, particularly in the lower right hand corner. FRAME Held in a gilded British Baroque style 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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