Attributed to William Guy Wall 1792 - 1864

Canvas is lined. Surface: pigment separation throughout. Some flattened craquelure. Sky slightly abrated. Uneven varnish. Sky and lower left corner slightly abrated. Some discolored old repaint at top center edge. Under UV: significant repaint in the sky including a 'L' shaped tear begining at top center (far left edge of the tree) slightly visible with naked eye. Scattered repaint throughout landscape including outline of oval shape tear about 7 by 3 in. in trees at left also slightly visible with naked eye. Varnish addressing a 6 in. diameter circular area lower left quadrant. Additional 2 by 3 in. patch of repaint lower center by water's edge. Interested parties should see the work in person prior to bidding.
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.
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