John Ferneley Snr.

Stalking: Sighting the Prey STRUCTURE The panel appears sound. There are faint signs of craquelure through the sky, only visible upon close inspection. Areas of old paint separation in the foreground and a small paint loss along the lower edge. Also a small surface abrasion above the head of the furthest left-hand figure; otherwise appears in good overall condition. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT Under UV light there appear to be a few old retouchings about the edges, some small spots through the foreground and two or three spots in the sky. The Journey Home STRUCTURE The panel appears sound. There are a few areas of craquelure across the surface, only visible upon close inspection; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT UV light reveals old signs of retouching to some of the areas of craquelure across the surface. There are two lines of retouching near the centre of the work, around the stag's head and a small area to the pony on the left. FRAMES Held in matching gilt plaster frames.
"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."