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Horace Hone A.R.A.
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Horace Hone A.R.A.
- Portrait of a Lady
- signed with monogram l.r.: HH / 1785
- 7.3 by 5.7 cm.; 2 15/16 by 2 1/4 in.
wearing a yellow and blue dress, with a white chemise, gold frame, glazed hair reverse set with initials: CA
Provenance
Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 24 October 1988, lot 315
Condition
Ivory ground.
Overall this miniature is in very good condition. There is one possible spot of water damage in the background just to the right of her hair and very minor paint loss to the right margin, beside her blue sleeve.
The setting of the hair on the reverse of the frame is slightly disheveled
"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."