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George Armfield
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- George Armfield
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signed G. Armfield and dated 1861 lower left
oil on canvas. Together with Attributed to George Armfield, A TERRIER, oil on canvas. 2 works.
- 12 1/8 by 14 1/8 in.
- 31.1 by 36.2 cm
Condition
The canvas has been stiffly lined. The surface of the work is in good condition apart from pigment separation mostly in the lower half of the canvas, in particular in the white spaniel and the terrier, as well as in the foreground; also in the fireplace at left, extending into the mantlepiece upper left, and in the round pot upper right. A thick varnish overall. Ready to hang.
Terrier: 10 by 8 1/8 in.; 25.4 by 20.7 cm. Stiffly lined. The surface of the work is in good condition with a thick varnish. A few minor abraded areas above the dog's head near the top edge of the canvas, and bottom left. Under UV: Newer repaint along the right and left sides of the canvas, in the background above the dog, in the dog's collar and along the outline of its nose, and near the bottom edge at center.
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.