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Attributed to John Hoppner, R.A. London 1758-1810
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- John Hoppner, R.A.
- Portrait of a gentleman, said to be the Hon. Edmund Phipps
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 24 3/4 in.
- 76.2 by 62.8 cm.
Provenance
Colonel Charles Clifton, Buffalo, NY, acquired between 1910 and 1925;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Literature
J.A. Mixer, "The Clifton Collection of English Portraits," in The Buffalo Artists; Register, vol. I, 1926, pp. 45 and 47, illustrated p. 47.
Condition
Lined canvas. The surface is covered by an uneven, partially mat, partially glossy varnish; the paint surface is very pressed, thus making the canvas weave visible; this is particulalry apparent on the face. Under UV light: opaque surface, no inpainting can be detected.
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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.
Catalogue Note
As an original member of the Buffalo Fine Arts Academy, Colonel Charles Clifton (see Provenance) played a key role in the founding of the Albright Art Gallery, now the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York.