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SAMUEL SPODE | Pembroke, a Thoroughbred Horse
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Samuel Spode
- Pembroke, a Thoroughbred Horse
- signed l.l.: SPODE. and titled l.c.: PEMBROKE
- oil on canvas
- 51 by 61cm., 20 by 24in.
Provenance
Dillon Antiques, Dublin, 1986
Exhibited
New Haven, Yale Center for British Art, America’s Eye: Irish Paintings from the Collection of Brian P. Burns, 25 September 1997 - 4 January 1998
Condition
The signature and title may have been strengthened. The canvas is lined. There is a craquelure pattern across the surface, which appears stable. Overall the work appears in good condition. UV light reveals isolated areas of retouching through the sky, also some areas to the horse and further areas through the foreground. Held in a walnut frame.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Although firm biographical information relating to Samuel Spode is elusive, he is thought to have been a trainer on the Curragh, Co. Klare. Although it was common to supplement a trainer's income with another profession, more unusual was Spode's decision to take up painting, yet he developed a loyal following. In the following lot by Henry Alken, we have a delightful and rare sight of Spode the trainer.