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Thomas Spencer
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Spencer
- Portrait of a Gentleman, traditionally identified as Fulwar, 4th Earl of Craven, on his hunter
- oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition. There is some scattered retouching to the sky, predominantly to the left. There is also a fine uneven craquelure overall and evidence of a discoloured varnish.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms both the opacity of the varnish and the aforementioned retouching in the sky. There is evidence of previous campaigns of retouching however the thick varnish makes further inspection difficult. The more recent retouching is minor and mainly to the landscape and in the lower centre there is some minor infilling to craquelure.
FRAME
Held in a dark wood frame.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@sothebys.com.
"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
Fulwar, 4th Earl of Craven, was the son of William 2nd Earl of Craven and his wife Elizabeth Skipwith. Lord Craven is shown in two paintings by James Seymour, sold in the celebrated Craven Sale at Sotheby's on 27th November 1968, lots 118 and 119. Another version of this portrait, signed and dated 1754, was advertised in the Burlington Magazine for February 1969.