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Joseph Denovan Adam
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Denovan Adam
- president, an ayrshire bull
- signed with initials and dated l.r.: J. D. A / 1873
- oil on canvas
Condition
The canvas has been lined. There is a repaired tear to the canvas just left of centre (above and to the bull's hind leg) and a further repaired tear to the lower right quadrant. There is a further suggestion of a minor repaired tear towards the upper left corner. There is some minor frame abrasion to the extreme edges. Ultraviolet light reveals areas of retouching corresponding to all the repairs and some further scattered spots to the sky, lower foreground and elsewhere. Held in a lightly decorated gold painted composite frame with some minor damage to the extremities.
"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
President Sir General Grant Dam Mearns was winner of the first prize at the Highland Society at Perth and Glasgow 1871, first prize at Ayr 1872 and gold medal at Highland Society at Stirling 1873.