- 612
Attributed to John Wootton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- John Wootton
- Lady O'Brien's horse with jockey up
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Probably Sir Edward O'Brien, 2nd Bt.
By descent to Donough Edward Foster O'Brien, 16th Baron of Inchiquin, Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare, Ireland
Probably James Adam & Sons, Dublin, Dromoland Castle sale on the premises, December 5, 1962, lot 454, as "Wootton" (sold by the above)
By descent to Donough Edward Foster O'Brien, 16th Baron of Inchiquin, Dromoland Castle, Co. Clare, Ireland
Probably James Adam & Sons, Dublin, Dromoland Castle sale on the premises, December 5, 1962, lot 454, as "Wootton" (sold by the above)
Condition
Relined. Under a slightly yellowed varnish. Minor scuffing at the extreme edges. Overall the paint surface has been well retained with only some slight thinness in foreground landscape and foliage at left. Examination under UV light reveals some scattered retouches in foreground landscape, on horse and some small ones on jockey's face. Other retouches scattered throughout sky with some over an old repaired compound tear at upper right corner.
In a carved and gilt wood frame with some minor nicks.
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.