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HENRY SAMUEL ALKEN JNR | S. Spode Training Eastern Bere
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Henry Samuel Alken Jnr
- S. Spode Training Eastern Bere
- signed l.r. (on post): H. Alken; titled and dated lower centre: S. Spode Training Eastern Bere/ 1856; inscribed and dated on canvas overlap: S Spode/ 1856
- oil on canvas
- 30.5 by by 35.5cm., 12 by 14in.
Provenance
Dillon Antiques, Dublin, 1986
Exhibited
Boston, Boston College Museum of Art, America’s Eye: Irish Paintings from the Collection of Brian P. Burns, 26 January - 19 May 1996, no.20, illustrated p.97, with tour to Dublin, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, 19 June - 25 August 1996 and New Haven, Yale Center for British Art, 25 September 1997 - 4 January 1998
Condition
The canvas is lined. There is a faint craquelure pattern which appears stable. Minor surface abrasions in upper left corner; to bottom of the post in lower left corner and along centre of lower edge; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Ultraviolet light reveals an area of retouching near upper left corner, also a few further small areas in the sky upper right and above the jockey's head. A couple of small spots along the lower edge. Held in a gilt moulded frame, ready to hang.
"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
Here Henry Alken portrays Samuel Spode, horse trainer and painter (see preceding lot), training Eastern Bere at full gallop while watched on by an elegantly dressed couple, presumably the owners. 'Spode wears the blue sleeves and black body of the owner's silks and instead of a jockey's cap, wears a cream-coloured top hat.' (Daire O'Connell, America's Eye, op. cit., p.97)