ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY | PORTRAIT OF A GREYHOUND
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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
PORTRAIT OF A GREYHOUND
signed W. S. Forrest (lower right)
oil on canvas, unframed
12 by 16 in.; 30.5 by 40.6 cm
Condition Report:
Original unlined condition. The work is in generally fair condition, aside from minor surface dirt and dust; scattered faint craquelure with minor associated lifting at upper right; isolated pin dot losses and small areas of abrasion; and stretcher bar marks visible parallel to all edges. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly.There are three areas of old brushy retouching in sky, somewhat visible to the naked eye, and some sparse, fine retouches. A horizontal line of pin-dot retouches extends below the dog's belly and up to the sky. Ready to hang in its current state.
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.
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Sold Without Reserve
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURY
PORTRAIT OF A GREYHOUND
signed W. S. Forrest (lower right)
oil on canvas, unframed
12 by 16 in.; 30.5 by 40.6 cm
Condition Report:
Original unlined condition. The work is in generally fair condition, aside from minor surface dirt and dust; scattered faint craquelure with minor associated lifting at upper right; isolated pin dot losses and small areas of abrasion; and stretcher bar marks visible parallel to all edges. Under UV: varnish fluoresces green unevenly.There are three areas of old brushy retouching in sky, somewhat visible to the naked eye, and some sparse, fine retouches. A horizontal line of pin-dot retouches extends below the dog's belly and up to the sky. Ready to hang in its current state.
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.
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