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John Emms
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- John Emms
- Tomboy; Gallant; Gabriel; Warlock; Redrose; Tastety; Tastewell
- each signed and variously dated between 1905 and 1907
- oil on canvas
- each 43 by 53.5cm., 17 by 21in.
Provenance
Henry Francis Compton of Minstead Manor, New Forest and thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
All works have original canvases but show signs of their age with some craquelure, dirty surfaces and some blooming. In addition, 'Tomboy' has small abrasion near left edge and 'Warlock' and 'Tastewell' have extensive areas of flaking paint to the backgrounds.
Under ultraviolet light some areas fluoresce but the works do not appear to have been retouched.
Held in matching, simple green frames, some losses.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present works were commissioned by Henry Francis Compton, Master of the New Forest Foxhounds between 1900 and 1905. He was an expert on hounds and a great patron of Emms.
See Sothebys.com for illustrations of the other six pictures in this lot.