W. Windred

Nora: Unlined. The surface of the work is in generally good condition, apart from surface soiling, paint losses to the edges of the canvas, especially along the top edge and at the bottom right corner. The varnish separating and bubbling slightly in several areas of the background at left. A repaired tear at center, patched on the reverse. Pigment separation above three of the dog's feet and in the rat. The foliage above the dog possibly repainted, possibly to cover varnish issues. Under UV: minor small scattered areas of inpainting throughout the work, especially near the egdes. Vic: Unlined, the canvas undulating slightly at lower left. The surface of the work is in generally good condition, apart from frame abrasion, apparent craquelure and associated tiny losses lower left; further losses in the corners, in the sky upper left, in the dog house near the top edge at center, and near the bottom edge at center; some tenting and lifting top right and along the right edge. Areas of separating varnish above the dog's back and scattered areas in the right third of the canvas. Pigment separation to the left of the dog's front paws, between his front and hind legs, and in his ball. Two repaired tears along the bottom edge, patched on the reverse. Under UV: minor small scattered inpaints scattered mainly through the body of the dog.
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.
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