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Edwin Frederick Holt
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Edwin Frederick Holt
- The Game Keeper
- signed E.F. Holt, dated 1870 and inscribed N25188 lower left
- oil on canvas
- 20 by 30 in.
- 50.8 by 76.2 cm
Provenance
Christie's New York, June 4, 1982, lot 121
Condition
The canvas is lined. The surface of the work is in good condition. Under UV light: scattered heightening and inpainting throughout, including but not limited to the outline of the hills, the distant trees, more heavily inpainted areas include a large section of the sky top right, near the left edge at center and several areas along the lower edge of the canvas. Repaired tears in the meadow at left above the dog's head, and near the keeper's right leg extending across his bag. Ready to hang.
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.