Lot 144
  • 144

Edgar Hunt

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Edgar Hunt
  • catch me if you can
  • signed and dated l.r.: E. HUNT 1945
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

Private Collection

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. There is some very minor paint loss at the extreme lower left edge and a small surface scratch in the extreme lower left corner. There is some very light craquelure to the paint surface. Otherwise in good condition, clean and ready to hang. UNDER ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT There is some cosmetic retouching to the background in the central section and upper left and left corners. There are some further very minor spots upper right of the tortoise and elsewhere. FRAME Held in a simple gold painted wooden frame in fair condition.
"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."