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Sir Martin Archer Shee, P.R.A 1769 - 1850
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Martin Archer Shee, P.R.A
- Portrait of a Man, said to be Daniel O'Connell
- oil on canvas
- 35 7/8 by 28 1/8 in.
- 91.1 by 71.4 cm.
Provenance
John D. Crimmins;
By whom given to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1899 (no. 99.30).
By whom given to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1899 (no. 99.30).
Literature
K. Baetjer, European Paintings in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, by artists born in or before 1865, A Summary Catalogue, New York 1980, Vol. I, p. 172, reproduced Vol. II, p. 274.
Condition
Lined canvas. Paint surface is blistering around the head; some scattered craquelure; very yellowed varnish. Under UV light: very small spots of inpainting visible, however, most inpainting is obscured by masking varnish.
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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.