Lot 712
  • 712

Attributed to Edwin Douglas

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • Attributed to Edwin Douglas
  • The Head of a Mastiff
  • oil on canvas
  • 21 3/4 by 19 3/4 in.; 55.3 by 50.2 cm.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Christie's South Kensington, November 22, 2005, lot 266;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.

Condition

The canvas is unlined. The surface is in generally good condition aside for some craquelure and minor scattered pinpoint losses. Under UV; no inpainting is visible however the varnish fluoresces unevenly.
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.