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J. Thompson
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- J. Thompson
- The Sultan: a greyhound
- signed and dated lower left: J. Thompson / 1838.; inscribed, on the reverse "The Sultan" / Winner of the 1838. "All England Club" / J. Thompson / 1838
- oil on canvas
- 16 by 20 in.; 40.6 by 50.8 cm.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, South Kensington, Christie's, 14 February 1990, lot 158;
Anonymous sale, South Kensington, Christie's, 8 June 2006, lot 38.
Anonymous sale, South Kensington, Christie's, 8 June 2006, lot 38.
Condition
Oil on canvas. Surface dirt. Some areas of retouching visible to the naked eye, such as a vertical line above the clouds upper left and 2 inches from the left edge. Under UV; thick, uneven, masking varnish. Some spots of retouching in the dogs ears and neck over varnish.
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.