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Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. 1769-1830
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A.
- Potrait of a Lady, said to be Lady Blessington's sister
- oil on canvas, unfinished
- 73.5 by 76.2 cm., 29 by 30 in.
head only
Provenance
bought from a house near Doune, Stirling;
W. Grieg, Hove;
Dr. Kenneth Garlick (by. 1975)
W. Grieg, Hove;
Dr. Kenneth Garlick (by. 1975)
Literature
K. Garlick, 'A Catalogue of the paintings, drawings and pastels of Sir Thomas Lawrence,' Walpole Society, 1964, vol 39, p. 207, added as no. 13.;
K. Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence; A Complete Catalogue of the oil Paintings, 1989, p. 294, no. 884
K. Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence; A Complete Catalogue of the oil Paintings, 1989, p. 294, no. 884
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The overall condition is good. There are some areas where the varnish is lacking and the weave of the canvas is just visible. This is only evident on very close inspection.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals delicate re-touching to the face and broader areas of re-touching in the background.
FRAME
In a period gilt wood frame.
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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. 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
Dr Kenneth Garlick has suggested that this sitter is the sister of the authoress Lady Blessington. Indeed, a comparison between Lawrence's, Portrait of Margaret, Countess of Blessington, c. 1821 (Wallace Collection, London, Fig.1) and this portrait does indicate a striking physical resemblence between the two women.
Margaret Blessington (1789-1849) was born Margaret Power at Knockbrit, near Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland. She was the second daughter of Edmund Power (1767-1837) and Ellen, daughter of Edmund Sheehy. In 1818 she married for the second time, Charles John Gardiner, 2nd Viscount Mountjoy and 1st Earl of Blessington (1782-1829). It is recorded that in 1822 the Blessingtons were accompanied by Margaret's younger sister, the then twenty-one year old Mary Anne on a continental tour. They returned to London in 1830, and it is possible that the close relationship between this two sisters led to the commission of this portrait, which possibly depicts Mary Anne aged twenty-nine.
Margaret Blessington (1789-1849) was born Margaret Power at Knockbrit, near Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland. She was the second daughter of Edmund Power (1767-1837) and Ellen, daughter of Edmund Sheehy. In 1818 she married for the second time, Charles John Gardiner, 2nd Viscount Mountjoy and 1st Earl of Blessington (1782-1829). It is recorded that in 1822 the Blessingtons were accompanied by Margaret's younger sister, the then twenty-one year old Mary Anne on a continental tour. They returned to London in 1830, and it is possible that the close relationship between this two sisters led to the commission of this portrait, which possibly depicts Mary Anne aged twenty-nine.