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Thomas Gainsborough, R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Gainsborough, R.A.
- Portrait of a Suffolk Clergyman, half length, wearing cassock and bands, his right hand resting on a copy of Buck's 1632 New Testament
- oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined and there is one patch, verso, in the upper right.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. Two areas of old retouching are visible in the lower section of the canvas, one in the bible and the other in the sitter's robes.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals minor retouching to the hair line and around the right eye. There is some strengthening and retouching to the background, particularly to one area behind the sitter's back to centre right, as well as scattered areas in the costume.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gold painted wooden frame.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The present painting dates to circa 1752, during Gainsborough's time in Ipswich. We are greatful to Hugh Belsey for confirming his thoughts on this picture.