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Jacob Thompson, 1806-1879
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Jacob Thompson
- Deer by the banks of a lake
- signed and dated 1842
- oil on canvas
- 48x70cm.; 19x27½in.
Condition
he canvas has been relined. There are stretcher marks to all borders and craquelure throughout, underneath a discoloured varnish. Chips to the edges of the paint are visible along the upper and lower edges. Also some old restored tears, including one to the centre left edge (approx. 3in.), one to the centre right (1in.) and one to the upper centre sky area (1in.). Ultraviolet light reveals some scattered spots of retouching to sky, foreground and elsewhere, underneath an opaque varnish. Held in a slightly worn painted wooden 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."