British School, 18th Century Ready for the Hunt

Description:

British School, 18th Century

Ready for the Hunt
Unsigned, dated "1768." l.r.
Oil on canvas, 25 x 30 in. (64.0 x 76.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, craquelure.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

Partial Sotheby's labels on the stretcher. The lining is an old glue lining and there are remnants of newspaper affixed to the verso as well. The retouch is extensive dots and dashes to craqulure and other areas, plus additional work as exemplified in the UV images.


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