- 141
After Antoine-Jean Gros
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- After Antoine-Jean Gros
- Joachmin Murat as King of Naples
- oil on canvas
- 131 by 116cm., 51½ by 45¾in.
Condition
The canvas has been relined. There is a faint pattern of craquelure overall which is not visually distracting. Ultraviolet light reveals a number of areas of repaired tears, notably: a circa 20 by 7cm area in the centre of the right edge, a circa 10 by 30cm area in the horse's front legs, a circa 10 by 7cm area in the rider's left arm and torso, and a circa 9 by 14cm area in the background in the upper right quadrant, as well as some further smaller repairs in the horse's neck and scattered minor spots. Under normal light the work's overall appearance is good, and it is ready to hang.
Presented in an decorative gilt frame, as visible in the catalogue illustration.
"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."