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John Cordrey circa 1765-1825
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- John Cordrey
- The coach and horses of George James, Earl of Cholmondeley (1749-1827)
- signed l.l.: Cordrey Pinxt 1811 and inscribed along the lower edge: The Right Honble. Earl Cholmondeley
- oil on canvas
Provenance
P. & A. Garland
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
A number of retouchings have discoloured and are visible under natural light. There is some light blooming to the lower right edge and some light frame abrasion to the lower edge.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under utlraviolet light reveals some passages of retouching in the sky, and around the outline of the coach. Other minor scattered retouchings.
CONCLUSION
This work is in good overall condition. 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
George James, 4th Earl of Cholmondeley, was the son of George Cholmondeley, styled Viscount Malpas, and his wife, Hester, daughter of Sir Francis Edwardes, 3rd Bt. He served as Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, 1770-83, was Envoy to Berlin, 1782, Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard, 1783, and Chamberlain to the Prince of Wales, 1795-1800. In 1791 he married Georgiana, daughter of Peregrine Bertie, 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven. He was created Marquess of Cholmondeley in 1815.