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Andrew Plimer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Andrew Plimer
- Portrait of a Gentleman
- signed with initials l.r.: A.P / 1787
- 5.5 by 4.3 cm.; 2 3/16 by 1 11/16 in.
wearing a blue coat and a white cravat, gold and enamel fausse-montre frame, blue glass reverse, central miniature reserve bordered by half pearls
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 9 July 1986, lot 144
Condition
Ivory ground.
This miniautre is in very good colour and surface condition. Irregularities on the coat date from the time of painting. At the very lowest point the thicker paint is beginning to craze.
"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."