Lot 187
  • 187

Alexander Pope

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Alexander Pope
  • After the Hunt
  • signed ALEXANDER POPE (lower left)
  • oil on canvas
  • 26 by 16 inches
  • (66 by 40.7 cm)

Provenance

Private Collection, Charleston, South Carolina
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Canvas is not lined. SURFACE: In good condition; very fine craquelure in background; three small patches (on the reverse). UNDER UV: Scattered dots and spots of inpainting on the background, near the tail feathers, neck and head of grouse.
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.
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