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John Wray Snow
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- John Wray Snow
- Retriever, A liver chestnut being held by a groom
- signed J.W. Snow Pinxt. and dated 1839 (lower left) and inscribed Retriever **** (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 34 by 45 1/2 in.
- 86.4 by 115.6 cm
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, London, July 11, 1990, lot 138, illustrated
Condition
Lined, light craquelure throughout. There are a few tiny spots of paint loss in the central sky and in the lower right hand corner, and a few areas of lifting paint, scattered throughout the canvas.
UNDER UV:
There are a few areas of inpainting on the rump and tail of the horse. There are three spots of inpainting in the upper right quadrant, and two spots on the ground, lower left.
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.
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.