George Romney

Wildman family, Chilham Castle, Kent;
Thence by inheritance to Mrs. Fawcett;
With The Fine Art Galleries, The T. Eaton Co. Limited, Toronto, from whom acquired by the family of the present owner in 1927.

Possibly H. Ward and W. Roberts, Romney, A Biographical and Critical Essay with a Catalogue Raisonné of his works, New York 1904, vol. II, p. 171.

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This painting has an old glue lining. The paint layer seems to have been cleaned and well varnished. The picture should most likely be hung as is. Under ultraviolet light a few tiny dots of restoration are visible in the white cravat and around the right side of the right eye and in a couple of other spots in the wig. Overall the remainder of the picture is in very healthy state requiring no further restoration.
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.
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