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Angelica Kauffman, R.A.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Angelica Kauffman, R.A.
- Portrait of Mary Middleton, Mrs Ralph Clavering
- later transcribed onto the stretcher: Mrs Ralph Clavering/ Painted by Angelica Kauffman/ at Alnwick Castle
- oil on canvas
three-quarter length, seated, wearing classical dress with an ermine trimmed robe
Provenance
Probably by descent from the sitter to Augusta Clavering, daughter of Edward Clavering of Callaly Castle, who married Sir Henry Bedingfeld Bt., of Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk;
by descent in the Bedingfeld Family, Oxburgh Hall, until sold in the Sale of Oxburgh Hall, Messrs, J.D. Wood and C. Hawkins, 31 October 1951 & 1 November 1951, lot 657 (bt. by the present owner)
by descent in the Bedingfeld Family, Oxburgh Hall, until sold in the Sale of Oxburgh Hall, Messrs, J.D. Wood and C. Hawkins, 31 October 1951 & 1 November 1951, lot 657 (bt. by the present owner)
Literature
Prince Frederick Duleep Singh, Portraits in Norfolk Houses, 1927, vol. II., p. 118, no.54
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
There is a fine weave of cracquelure to the paint surface, with characteristic age. The varnish layer is discoloured and the work would benefit from a light clean.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some re-touching to the right hand vertical edge where an old frame may have rubbed. There is evidence of some minor re-touchings to the foliage upper right, in the sitter's hair, and other minor touches.
FRAME
Held in a carved 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
According to Prince Frederick Duleep Singh, Mary was the daughter of Edward Walsh and married Ralph Clavering of Callaly Castle, Northumberland in 1767 as his third wife.