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Edwin Landseer
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Edwin Landseer
- Sleeping Dog
- signed with the initial L and dated 1817 lower left
- oil on canvas. Together with Attributed to Fernand Cormon, DOGS IN AN INTERIOR, oil on panel. 2 works.
- 12 1/2 by 15 in.
- 30.5 by 38.2 cm
Condition
Landseer: The canvas has been lined. The surface of the work is in good condition. Slight frame abrasion visible in the upper left corner, and two further small areas of abrasion near the upper left corner and near the right edge beside the dog's head. A thick varnish overall.
Cormon: 16 by 12 3/4 in.; 40.7 by 32.4 cm. Stamped on the reverse F.C. and Vente Cormon....Mars 1984... Original panel laid down on modern back panel. The surface of the work is in good condition, apart from a few areas of abrasion near the right edge at center, in the center to the left of the door, in the top right corner, and along the top edge. An area of possible repaint near the left margin. A thick varnish overall.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.