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Circle of George Romney
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- George Romney
- Portrait of Sir Thomas Mansfield, Esq.
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25 in.
- 76.2 by 63.5 in.
Provenance
Doward;
By whom (anonymously) sold, New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, March 23, 1950, lot 37;
There purchased by Ross G. Baker, New York;
Acquired by the present owner from the above
By whom (anonymously) sold, New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, March 23, 1950, lot 37;
There purchased by Ross G. Baker, New York;
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
Lined canvas. The surface with scattered spots of paint loss in the lower half; craquelure mostly in the lower half; very dark and yellow surface. Under UV light: old varnish but large areas of inpainting visible on the jacket.
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.