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John Ferneley Snr.
估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述
- John Ferneley Snr.
- The Marquess of Huntly's Fleabitten Grey Hunter
- signed and dated lower left: J. Ferneley / Melton Mowbray. / 1821
- oil on canvas
來源
George Gordon, 9th Marquess of Huntly (1761-1853), at Orton Hall, Orton Longueville;
By descent until sold in 1900 to Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944), who married Lady Grace Cecilie Gordon, daughter of 10th Marquess of Huntly (1792-1863);
Thence by descent
By descent until sold in 1900 to Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944), who married Lady Grace Cecilie Gordon, daughter of 10th Marquess of Huntly (1792-1863);
Thence by descent
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good overall condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is evidence of a thick discoloured varnish overall.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the opacity of the varnish and reveals very little evidence of retouching.There is some very minor retouching in the lower left and some very minor infilling to craquelure by the horses foremost foot. Apart from that there is again some very minor retouching to two small knocks, each measuring approx. ½in. by the upper part of the the backmost hind leg and directly below the horse's abdomen, parallel to the hooves. Otherwise though the picture is in remarkably good condition.
FRAME
Held in a plaster and gilt wood frame.
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"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.
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"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."
拍品資料及來源
A keen sportsman, the 9th Marquess of Huntly was a particulalry talented cricketer who made four known appearances in first-class matches from 1785 to 1792. A member of the White Conduit Club, as well as an early member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), he played mainly for Surrey and lived at Orton Hall, near Peterborough.