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John Emms
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- John Emms
- The Tufters
- oil on canvas
- 36 by 50 in.
- 91 by 127 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (and sold, Sotheby's, London, June 7, 2006, lot 31, illustrated)
Acquired at the above sale
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Lined. The surface presents well. There is frame abrasion in the left corners and scattered along the left edge. Under UV: heavy varnish fluoresces green. There is possible old inpainting to address frame abrasion along the left edge that fluoresces under the 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.
Catalogue Note
On the hunt, the tufters are characteristically a pair of the oldest and most experienced hounds sent into cover to find and drive stags away from the rest of the herd.