ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS SPENCER (BRITISH, 1700-1765)
A stallion and three grooms, a town beyond
oil on canvas
63.5 x 76cm
Provenance
The collection of the late Countess Bunny Esterhazy
See Bellmans website for further details:
https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/works-from-the-estate-of-countess-bunny-esterh%C3%A1zy
The present work will be on view at Cromwell Place on 26th & 27th September
| Estimate: |
£1,500 - £2,000
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Hammer price:
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£4,800 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Condition Report
The canvas has been relined. The paint surface is dirty with areas of discoloured varnish; traces of craquelure throughout with a few flecks of paint loss to the lower left corner, otherwise appears stable; stretcher marks to the upper, left and right border. Ultraviolet reveals old retouching to areas of the sky, to the horses belly, to the left-most groom and a few areas to foreground, also a few areas to frame abrasions. Held in a plaster gilt frame in fair condition.
