Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, R.A.

H.D. Streatfield;
Leger & Sons, London;
Sotheby's, London, 4 February 1992, lot 312

London, Royal Academy, The Works of the Late Sir Edwin Landseer, 1874, no.16 or 102 (both as Dash).

The sheet appears to be sound and is laid down, presumably by the artist as it is signed on the backing paper and there are areas of bodycolour which overlap the sheet. The lower right corner is lifting very slightly and there are a few minor spots of foxing in the sky upper right. A tiny pin hole by dog's mouth, only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame with a dark blue and gilt mount; unexamined out of frame.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

We are grateful to Richard Ormond for his kind assistance with the cataloguing of the present work.