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Thomas Roebuck
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Roebuck
- Crib and Bobtail: Two Paintings
each signed Thos. Roebuck and dated 1860 lower left and titled lower right
oil on canvas. 2 works.
- the first: 28 by 36 in.; the second: 29 3/4 by 37 3/4 in.
- 71.1 by 91.5 cm; 75.6 by 96 cm
Provenance
Tillou Gallery, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
The canvases lined. The surface of the works is in generally good condition apart from a few small paint losses to each work. Stretcher marks. Even pressed craquelure and pigment separation. Crib with some lifting resulting in paint loss at upper right and upper left. Under UV: Crib with repainted pigment separation and craquelure throughout the dog, with old repaint on its back. Substantial repaint in the grey background, also along the bottom edge addressing frame abrasion. Bobtail with a repair beside the dog's chest. Old repaint addressing pigment separation throughout the dog. The ground and top two inches of sky with significant repaint . Two possible repaired holes lower left.
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.