- 16A
Dominic Serres, R.A. 1722-1793
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Dominic Serres, R.A.
- village scene with cattle being driven in the foreground, a family group looking on
- signed and dated l.l.: D. Serres 1760
- oil on canvas
- 66 by 84cm., 26 by 33in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. Stretcher marks visible to the periphery and scattered craquleure, particularly visible to the sky. Pinholes to each corner and approximately five small holes to the paintwork (approx ¾cm each), centre left. Ultraviolet light reveals extensive infilling to craquleure throughout the sky and some retouching to the aforementionned holes, visible to the naked eye. Held in a simple gold painted 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."