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John Ferneley Jnr.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- John Ferneley Jnr.
- Huntsmen and hounds at a crossroads
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 25 September 1974, lot 151, for £620 to the father of the previous owner;
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 28 May 1999, lot 52, where acquired.
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 28 May 1999, lot 52, where acquired.
Condition
The canvas is lined. Some signs of old but stable craquelure around the centre of the composition, only visible upon close inspection. Overall the work appears in good condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals an opaque varnish. Some scattered flecks of retouching across the sky and to old craquelure near centre of sky. Also some flecks of retouching to the horse by centre of left edge and a few small flecks through the foreground.
Held in a gilt plaster 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."