- 891
George Garrard, A.R.A.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- George Garrard, A.R.A.
- A mare and foal, Prince of Wales's stud Aston Clinton
- oil on paper, laid down on card
Provenance
Artist's sale, following his death in 1826 (according to a label on the reverse);
With Sabin Galleries, London (according to a label on the reverse).
With Sabin Galleries, London (according to a label on the reverse).
Condition
The following condition report is provided by Hamish Dewar who is an external specialist and not an employee of Sotheby's: The artist's board is secure. The paint surface is slightly uneven. Inspection under ultraviolet
light shows an opaque varnish layer and no evidence of any retouchings. Overall the painting is in good condition. The work is framed.
"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
This work is a preliminary study for Garrard's painting Mares and Foals from H.R.H. the Prince of Wales's Stud shown at the Royal Academy in 1793, no. 30 (according to two labels on the reverse).1
1. See A. Graves, The Royal Academy of Arts A Complete Dictionary of Contributors and their Work from its Foundation in 1769 to 1904, London 1905, p. 207, no. 30.