- 202
Attributed to Joseph Highmore
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Highmore
- Portrait of Edmund Pytts (1696-1753), three-quarter length, standing in a landscape
- inscribed lower right: Edmd. Pytts Esqr./ MP for Worcestershire 1741/ Died 1753, and further inscribed on a label on the reverse: Edmund Pytts Esqre.
oil on canvas, unframed, together with a Portrait of Simon Kerrich (1697-1748), by John Theodore Heins (1697-1756), half-length, in a feigned oval, signed lower right: Heins, Fec: 1740.
Condition
Portrait of Edmund Pytts:
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in reasonably good condition. There has been some scattered minor retouching overall, particularly down the right hand edge and there has been some rubbing in the lower section of the painting.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under utraviolet light reveals an uneven layer of discoloured varnish overall.
FRAME
The painting is unframed.
Portrait of Simon Kerrich:
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in reasonably good condition. There is some minor abrasion and retouching to the edges of the canvas.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals retouching in the face and wig of the sitter, as well as to his cravat. There is also a discoloured varnish in the background and costume of the sitter.
FRAME.
Held in a gilded wooden frame.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Edmund Pytts was member of Parliament for Worcestershire in 1741. In 1726 he married firstly Susanna, daughter of Admiral Collett and in 1752 married secondly Anne, Countess of Coventry. He died aged 57 in 1753 and was buried at Holt Castle.