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Richard Parkes Bonington
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Parkes Bonington
- Portrait of a sleeping girl
- inscribed l.r.: par Bonington
- pencil
- 20.5 by 14.3 cm; 8 1/8 by 5 1/2 in.
Condition
The medium remains clear. The paper has discolored somewhat and there are occassional foxmarks. There is a soft crease that runs from the upper center to the middle right edge of the sheet. The sheet has not been laid down, it has instead been attached to the backboard at two places verso.
"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
We are grateful to Patrick Noon who suggests this sitter is possibly the model Mademoiselle Rose. There are numerous pencil and ink drawings by Bonington of Mademoiselle Rose including those in the collection of Baron Rivet.