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The canvas has been lined and is on a newer stretcher which is providing good support.
Under UV light there are two diagonal lines of retouching to the sky above the foremost dog's tail, probably areas of infilling to old scratches or tears. There are small scattered spots of retouching to the sky, and a few spots to the huntsman's coat and horse, although these appear to mostly be cosmetic. The picture has been cleaned and revarnished and is essentially ready to hang.
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Lot 118Sale 20112
On the scentJOHN EMMS (BRITISH, 1841-1912)Estimate: GBP 30,000 - 50,000
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