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Francis Sartorius
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Sartorius
- Eclipse, the celebrated racehorse, held by a groom by the rubbing down house, Newmarket
- signed and dated, lower right: F. Sartorius. Pinxt. / 1771
- oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE
The picture appears to be unlined but has been restretched.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. There is some very faintly visible infilling to craquelure in the sky but otherwise there is no visible retouching and no loss of paint.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals infilling to craquelure overall as well as scattered areas of retouching to minor paint loss.
FRAME
Held in a gilded Neo-Classical style 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."