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Richard Ansdell, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Ansdell, R.A.
- Sammie
- signed and dated l.r.: R. Ansdell/ 1877
- oil on canvas
- 117 by 140cm., 46 by 55in.
Provenance
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London
Condition
Original canvas, central stretcher bar marks. Areas of craquelure particularly to the foreground, the legs of the dog. The paint surface is thin in areas and a little dirty. Some areas of paint loss to the centre of the foreground.
Ultraviolet light reveals small flecked retouchings in the sky, areas of infilling to the foreground and to the dog.
Held in its probable original exhibition 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."