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Thomas Gainsborough, R.A. and Studio 1727-1788
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Gainsborough, R.A. and Studio
- Portrait of a nobleman
- oil on canvas, unfinished, unframed
three-quarter length, wearing peer's robes and holding a staff of office
Provenance
Mrs Saunders
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
There is a horizontal area of cracquelure and some paint loss to the upper centre and upper right of the painting. There are two or three scattered specks of paint loss elsewhere on the canvas. The original portrait appears to have been painted over to include peer's robes, and this later addition has since been partially removed.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered re-touching and re-painting throughout.
FRAME
The painting is unframed.
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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."