Lot 31
  • 31

John Sargent Noble

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • John Sargeant Noble
  • The Young Gamekeeper
  • signed l.r.: J. S. Noble; signed and inscribed on the reverse: copyright reserved / J. S. Noble
  • oil on panel

Condition

The panel is sound. There is some extremely light surface dirt to the work. Otherwise in good condition and ready to hang. Ultraviolet light reveals some very minor cosmetic retouching to craquelure in the sky and some further sopts around the head of the figure's head and elsewhere including s minor spot to the left of the signature. Held in a lightly decorated gold painted 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."