Lot Details
Lot 1038
Circle of Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Piping Shepherd
Oil on canvas
32 1/2 x 25 1/4 inches (81.3 x 64.1 cm)
Sale: Christies, November 18, 1960, lot 85 (as Sir Joshua Reynolds)
Said to have been exhibited:
The British Institution, 1813, 1823, 1843
London, Burlington House, 1882
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for $16,800 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Scattered cracquelure throughout, particularly in the boy's face and that of the dog. Work is slightly abraded at the lower right.
Inpainting throghout, particularly in the boy's face, the dog at left, his hand and the backgroung. Heavy masking varnish is also present.
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Inpainting throghout, particularly in the boy's face, the dog at left, his hand and the backgroung. Heavy masking varnish is also present.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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