- 100
Adam Buck
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Adam Buck
- Portrait of a Lady
- indistinctly signed c.l.: uck 1805, and re-signed l.r.: ABuck
- 9.7 by 7.5 cm.; 3 7/8 by 3 in.
seated, leaning against a green cushion and holding a book, wearing a white dress, silver-gilt frame
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 9 November 1984, lot 95
Condition
Ivory ground.
This work is in very fine condition, with strong and fresh colours.
"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
Buck initially signed and dated this miniature on the low wall behind the sitter. Apparently he found this too obtrusive, as he scratched it out and re-signed the work in the area of green drapery at the lower right margin.