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Charles d' Agar
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles d' Agar
- Portrait of the Hon. Thomas Verney (1691-1710)
- oil on canvas, held in a Baroque style frame
three quarter length, standing, wearing a redjacket with a white silk waistcoat and white stock.
Provenance
Major General J.M.L. Renton, CB., DSO, OBE, Rowfold Grange, Billingshurst, Sussex his sale Christie's London, 21st December 1950, lot 71
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears in good condition. There has been some retouching to the cracquelure on the forehead of the sitter which is visible. There is also evidence of retouching of the stretcher marks to the left and right of the sitter.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light confirms the scattered retouching mentioned above.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded Baroque style 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
The sitter was the son of George Verney 12th Lord Willoughby de Broke (1661-1728) and his wife Margaret, daughter of Sir John Heath. He married Eleanor the youngest daughter of Thomas 2nd Lord Leigh of Stoneleigh. Verney was a merchant based in London and was portrayed in two other known portraits one by Sir Godfrey Kneller (Private Collection) and another (Glamis Castle).