Lot 5
- 5
Thomas Spencer
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Spencer
- A Huntsman with his bay hunter, held by a groom, with two hounds outside a country house
- oil on canvas, in a British Baroque part gilt frame
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 12th March 1986, lot 110, bt. for £25,000
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in fairly good condition. There are a number of old small retouchings overall, particularly in the lower left. There is a layer of dirt overall.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirmes the condition report above.
FRAME
In a British Baroque part gilt 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."