- 56
George Engleheart
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- George Engleheart
- Portrait of a Lady
- circa 1790
- 5.8 by 4.1 cm.; 2 5/16 by 1 5/8 in.
wearing a white dress with blue edging, sash and buttons, and a large blue hat adorned with ostrich plumes, silver-gilt frame set with cultured pearls
Provenance
Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 19 December 1977, lot 56
Literature
Foskett 1979/1989, p. 372, pl. 107B
Condition
Ivory ground.
This work is in excellent condition, save very minor oxidisation of the lead white at the fold of the collar and very minor glue-staining at the base.
"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."