- 343
Attributed to George Clint
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- George Clint
- Portrait of a young woman
inscribed (transcribed, probably in 1953, from a label on the reverse of the frame of which there is no longer any trace) John Hoppner RA/ 1758-1810/ Portrait of Miss Barwell/ Collection of Mr. Richard Barwell
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Richard Barwell collection;
Edward J. Berwind, New York, until 1936;
Thence by inheritance to his sister, Julia A. Berwind, New York;
By whom given to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1953 (acc. no. 53.61.3, as by John Hoppner).
Edward J. Berwind, New York, until 1936;
Thence by inheritance to his sister, Julia A. Berwind, New York;
By whom given to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1953 (acc. no. 53.61.3, as by John Hoppner).
Literature
K. Baetjer, European Paintings in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 1980, vol. I, p. 88, reproduced vol. II, p. 269 (as by John Hoppner).
Condition
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.
Very often English paintings from this period exhibit problems but this picture is exempt from almost any condition issue. There appears to be no restoration on the surface except for possibly a few tiny dots in the dress and a restoration in the lower right corner. The picture has been cleaned, although not over cleaned, and the condition of the paint layer in the background and throughout is essentially unchanged. The canvas has been lined using glue as an adhesive yet essentially the picture is in perfect state and ready to be hung as is.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.