RICHARD ESTES | HORATIO

This work is in very good condition overall. There is very light evidence of handling along the edges of the canvas, which are taped. The colors are bright, fresh and clean. Under very close inspection and extreme raking light, there is a small area of faint, vertical hairline cracking along the lower left edge. The canvas is slightly loose on its stretcher and undulates lightly in the lower corners, most noticeably when viewed from an angle. Under Ultraviolet light inspection, the aforementioned areas of vertical cracking fluoresce faintly and appear to have benefited from restoration. Framed.

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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