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ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES BARENGER | Two Hunters in a Landscape
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Two Hunters in a Landscape
- oil on canvas, with an old handwritten label on the stretcher inscribed: 'Favourite horses belonging to Oswald Smith'
- 30in by 51½in
Provenance
Probably Oswald Smith (1794-1863);
thence by descent
thence by descent
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at Shottesbrooke Park, 1928, vol. II, 'The Principal Pictures / Library / Horses By Alken 30 x 50.'
Condition
The canvas is lined, and the varnish is discoloured. There are uneven edges to the stretcher that leave visible gaps between the edges and the frame at the lower right and upper left corners. There are a few discoloured retouchings to mask a distinctive craquelure, particularly notable in the horse on the left. Inspection under ultraviolet light confirms these aforementioned retouchings and reveals only a few others: in the head of the horse on the right, throughout the lower left foreground, and some very minor retouchings in the sky. In overall good condition. Offered in a gilt and carved wood frame with only a few chips and losses.
"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."