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School of Thomas Spencer or James Seymour
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- School of Thomas Spencer or James Seymour
- HORSE AND RIDER WITH THREE HUNTING DOGS
- oil on canvas
- 24 5/8 in. by 29 1/4 in.
Provenance
Joseph Kindig, Sr.;
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bott Loucks, Sr., York, Pennsylvania;
Walter Bott Loucks, Jr.;
Michael Allen Bose;
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, January 16, 2010, lot 489.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bott Loucks, Sr., York, Pennsylvania;
Walter Bott Loucks, Jr.;
Michael Allen Bose;
Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, January 16, 2010, lot 489.
Condition
Has been re-lined and re-stretched – restorations appear to be older. In a molded frame with English construction. Quite a bit of in-paint and restoration along the bottom where the dogs are and on the lower half of the horse. Left and right in the background. In black frame with gilt spandrel liner.
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.
Catalogue Note
THomas Spencer (1700-1753) was influenced by and a pupil of James Seymour (1702-1752), one of the most important early British sporting artists. Spencer, with Seymour, produced a series of racehorse portraits published by Thomas Butler.