British School, "After the Hunt," late 19th c., oil on canvas, illegibly signed l.r., further pencil inscribed en verso stretcher, presented in a giltwood frame, H.- 25 ½ in., W.- 35 in. Provenance: By repute, purchased at the 1947 sale at Lowther Castle, Cumberland, England, prior to the estate's partial demolition; Rothschild's Antiques, Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana; Private collection.

Condition consistent with age. Mild craquelure is observed throughout. A pea-sized white spot and indentation are seen near the bottom left corner. An approximate 1 m loss is noted in the center near the top edge. A pea-sized brown spot is observed near the central female figure. An approximate ½ cm indentation is noted in the lower right corner. Mild cockling is seen from the upper left corner toward the center and the piece might benefit from re-stretching. Flea-size losses are observed along the lower left edge. Possible in-painting is seen on the horse and scattered through the background. A charming scene. 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.