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Thomas Blinks 1860-1912
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Blinks
- In Full Cry; The Pack Splits
- a pair, one signed and dated l.r.: Thos Blinks 85; the other signed and dated l.l.: Thos Blinks 85
- both oil on canvas
- each 66 by 51cm., 26 by 20in.
Condition
In Full Cry
STRUCTURE:
Original Canvas; the structure is sound and secure.
SURFACE:
The paint surface is in good, clean condition with a light even varnish.
FRAME:
Held in a matching plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
UV light reveals retouching to frame abrasions along the top edge as well as the upper right and left edges. There are few scattered spots of retouching in the sky.
COLOUR COMPARISON:
The colours are a little richer than the illustration suggests
The Pack Splits
STRUCTURE:
Original canvas; the structure is sound and secure.
SURFACE:
The paint surface is in good, clean condition with a light even varnish.
FRAME:
Held in a matching plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT:
UV light reveals a few scattered spots of infilling to the sky in the upper, right corner.
COLOUR COMPARISON:
The colours are generally richer and darker than the illustration suggests.
"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."