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Frank Paton 1856 - 1909
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Frank Paton
- Starting out for the hunt
- signed F. Paton and dated 1881 lower right
- oil on canvas
- 40 1/2 by 60 in.
- 103 by 152.5 cm.
Condition
Lined canvas. Craquelure through most of the canvas and prominent pigment separation in the sky at upper left quadrant. Repairs along the lower edge, where the paint has lifted and flaked at some point are covered by slightly milky varnish. The same can be seen along the left and right edges. Under Uv light: selective cleaning on all light colored areas; the rider at left and the one at right show some minor touch-ups. The repairs along the abovementioned edges are only partially visible under UV light, most of them being obscured by varnish. A fairly large area of inpainting at center of upper edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.