- 101
Follower of John Michael Wright
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- John Michael Wright
- Portrait of Sir Humphrey Miller Bard and his wife, Mary Borlase
- each inscribed with sitter's name upper right
- oil on canvas (2 works)
- 51 by 41 1/2 and 49 1/2 by 40 in.
- 129.5 by 105.5 cm. and 125.7 by 101.5 cm.
Condition
Both lined. Fairly stable surface, except for some chips of paint loss along lower right edge of male portrait. A vertical white scuff at center of male portrait. A repair at upper left corner of female portrait. Both are very soiled and yellow. Under UV light: very opaque varnish on both, however, inpainting at upper left quadrant on female portrait and various other spots in the dark areas. On male portrait retouches to hair.
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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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.