The Grogan family, Johnstown Castle, County Wexford, Ireland;
by descent to Lady Maurice Fitzgerald, at Johnstown;
sold by order of her executors, on the premises, Jackson Stops & McCabe,🐟 1940, lot 824 (bt. by the present owner)

STRUCTURE The canvas has not been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There are no obvious tears or damage however it is evident upon close inspection, that the canvas was extended approx. 12 in. by the artist. There is an even layer of craquelure overall to the varnish and some areas where the varnish has slightly deteriorated and would be improved by being removed and reapplied. There is minor abrasion visible at the extreme canvas edges, along the lower edges in particular. There are some very minor scattered flecks of what appears to be household paint. ULTRAVIOLET Due to a thinky and cloudy varnish, examination under Ultraviolet light does not reveal any recent restoration. FRAME Held in a gilt wood frame To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@laitexier.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@laitexier.com.
"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."

This dramatic scene depicts the moment in Act IV of Shakespear's Julius Caesar with Brutus in his tent the night before the crucial battle at Philippi. Brutus, having quarelled with Cassius, weary and anxious of coming events in the morning, requests a little music from Lucius, his page. When the boy falls asleep the ghost of Caesar appears before the startled Brutus and foretells that he will see him again on the field at Philippi.