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Thomas Spencer 1700-1767
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Spencer
- Blaze, held by a groom on Newmarket Heath
- oil on canvas
Provenance
John Gibbs Esq, High Wycombe (by 1795) purchased as 'James Seymour' possibly from a Clifden Home Sale, Fores, London;
The Horse in Art Sale, Christie's held at Tattersalls, Newmarket, 29th and 30th April 1988, lot 180
The Horse in Art Sale, Christie's held at Tattersalls, Newmarket, 29th and 30th April 1988, lot 180
Condition
STRUCTURE
Original canvas.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good clean condition. There is a light and even cracquelure consistent with age.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals infilling of cracquelure, particularly to the sky. There has been some re-touching to the horse and to the groom's face, and edges of his jacket.
FRAME
Held in an ornate gilt wood 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."
Catalogue Note
Blaze was foaled in 1733.