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Harry Hall
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Harry Hall
- The Merry Monarch with F. Bell up
- oil on canvas
- 58.5 by 76cm., 23 by 30in.
Literature
Charles Lane, Harry Hall's Classic Winners, 1990, p.115, after p.44, illustrated
ENGRAVED
C. Hunt, published by S&J Fuller, July 1845
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been relined.
PAINT SURFACE
The paint surface is in good overall condition, ready to hang. There are areas in the sky where the paint is slightly thin.
ULTRAVIOLET
UV light reveals scattered retouching in the sky and some further retouching to the horse and foreground. There is a evidence of a small T-shaped tear to the cloud, upper centre - this has been carefully restored and is invisible to the naked eye.
FRAME
Under glass and held in a plaster gilt frame in fair condition; unexamined out of 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
The Merry Monarch was sired by Colonel Peel's Slane out of Margravine, owned by Mr. W. Gratwicke and winner of the 1845 Derby.