Lot 56
  • 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."