Horace Hone A.R.A.

wearing a blue and white dress with a ruff collared chemise, pearls entwined in her hair, gold frame, glazed hair reverse

Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 29 March 1976, lot 61

Ivory ground. This miniature is in good condition, however, there are small areas of dusty dry mould on the face and parts of her hair. Further the gum arabic along the left hand margin has crazed and the lead white used of the chemise highlights has begun to oxidise. There is also a little surface dirt at the base. These small defects are barely visible to the naked eye. The hair in the reverse is in a mess and has obviously been tampered with.
"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."

Sophia Ward was the second daughter of Edward, 1^st Viscount Bangor, of Castle Ward, Co. Down, and his wife Anne, daughter of John, 1^st Earl of Darnley. She died unmarried in 1836.