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Provenance

Vicar Brothers, London Harry T. Peters, Jr. (and sold, his estate sale, Christie's, New York, June 4, 1982, lot 1, illustrated) Sale: Sotheby's, New York, June 4, 1993, lot 9, illustrated Sale: Christie's, New York, November 28, 1995, lot 2, illustrated Sale: Christie's, New York, December 3, 1998, lot 72, illustrated Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Condition Lined. The surface is clean. There is stable, barely perceptible craquelure throughout. Under UV: there are dots, feathery dashes and a small vertical area of retouching in the upper left quadrant; feathery dashes of retouching along the right upper edge; and additional scattered pinpoint dots in the sky. There is retouching to the left hound's front legs and on and around its back legs. A few sparely applied dots and pinpoint dots of retouching are visible in the foreground. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Charles Towne Two Pointers in a Landscape signed C.T.P and dated 1820 (lower left) oil on canvas 12 by 16 in. 30.5 by 40.6 cm Provenance Vicar Brothers, London Harry T. Peters, Jr. (and sold, his estate sale, Christie's, New York, June 4, 1982, lot 1, illustrated) Sale: Sotheby's, New York, June 4, 1993, lot 9, illustrated Sale: Christie's, New York, November 28, 1995, lot 2, illustrated Sale: Christie's, New York, December 3, 1998, lot 72, illustrated Acquired at the above sale by the present owner Condition Lined. The surface is clean. There is stable, barely perceptible craquelure throughout. Under UV: there are dots, feathery dashes and a small vertical area of retouching in the upper left quadrant; feathery dashes of retouching along the right upper edge; and additional scattered pinpoint dots in the sky. There is retouching to the left hound's front legs and on and around its back legs. A few sparely applied dots and pinpoint dots of retouching are visible in the foreground. 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.