After John Pettie (1838-1893), "The Conspirators," 19th c., oil on canvas, unsigned, titled and named verso, presented in a gilt and gesso frame, H.- 7 3/4 in., W.- 9 3/4 in.

Condition consistent with age and use. Not examined out of frame. Canvas does not appear to have been relined. Heavy craquelure obsevered throughout, with the heaviest areas at the center fluorescing under UV light. A small linear are of loss to the paint is noted along the bottom edge of the canvas. A slightly raised texture is noted along the bottom edge, which fluoresces under UV light. A few flea-sized areas of scattered apparent inpainting are noted. Frame is observed with separations to the corners, with scattered small losses to gilt and gesso observed all over. Frame Dimensions- H.- 12 11/16 in., W.- 14 ¾ in. A lovely example. ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NO STATEMENT REGARDING CONDITION OF ANY ITEM, WHETHER IT IS MADE ORALLY AT THE AUCTION OR ANY OTHER TIME, OR IN WRITING IN THE CATALOGUE OR ELSEWHERE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE A WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION, OR ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY.