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Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt. 1646 - 1723
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Godfrey Kneller
- Portrait of Sir Thomas Vernon (1654-1721)
- oil on canvas
three-quarter length, seated, wearing brown robes and a red cloak
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 13th July 1962, lot 84
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The sitter's face would appear to be in generally good condition with only a few touches of re-paint to the edge of his left cheek.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered re-touchings throughout the background and the sitter's hair. There are other re-touchings in the foreground and in the lower right hand corner.
FRAME
Held in a gilt wood 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
Sir Thomas Hall of Hanbury Hall, Worcester was the eldest son of Richard Vernon by Jane, daughter of Reverend Thomas Carter of Dinton, Buckinghamshire. Having studied at Middle Temple from 1672 to 1679, and been called to the bar in 1679, Thomas Vernon later became an eminent Chancery lawyer. His law notes were published after his death under the direction of Lords Chancellor Macclesfield and King, and subsequently re-issued at Lord Eldon's suggestion.
The Vernons had been settled in Worcestershire since 1580. Having inherited the family's property Hanbury Hall (now National Trust) Sir Thomas spent a great deal of time and money there, also becoming Whig M.P. for Worcestershire. In 1680 he married Mary, daughter of Sir Anthony Keck, also a Chancery lawyer. Vernon died in 1721 without issue, leaving his estate to Bowater Vernon, his cousin.
The Vernons had been settled in Worcestershire since 1580. Having inherited the family's property Hanbury Hall (now National Trust) Sir Thomas spent a great deal of time and money there, also becoming Whig M.P. for Worcestershire. In 1680 he married Mary, daughter of Sir Anthony Keck, also a Chancery lawyer. Vernon died in 1721 without issue, leaving his estate to Bowater Vernon, his cousin.