Lot 650
  • 650

John Nost Sartorius

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • John Nost Sartorius
  • A chestnut hunter with groom
  • signed and dated bottom center: J.N. Sartorius (?) 1780
  • oil on canvas
  • 18 3/8  by 22 7/8  in.; 46.7 by 58.1 cm.

Condition

The painting is relined. Underneath the yellowish varnish, the decorative image reads well. There are three areas of paint loss on the bottom right corner and a couple of even smaller chips at the top right corner. Inspection under UV light shows no apparent visible retouches. A delicate restoration on the paint loss could be suggested, but the painting is otherwise ready to hang. The work is offered in a gilded wood frame with some thin scratches throughout.
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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