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After Robert Smirke, R.A.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
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Description
- After Robert Smirke, R.A.
- Conjugal Affection
- Engravings
- Plate (Conjugal Affection): circa 480 by 610mm; 18 7/8 by 24in
- Plate (Duke of Leinster): circa 735 by 470mm; 29 by 18½in
A stipple engraving after Robert Smirke of George III, Queen Charlotte and children, by Robert Thew, engraver to the Prince of Wales, 1780, together with a mezzotint portrait of William Robert Duke of Leinster, by Charles Turner after M.A. Shee
Condition
Conjugal Affection with paper discoloration, areas of staining to lower margin, small areas of paper loss and two small holes also to lower margin, a small tear to the left side of the image, surface soiling, some rubbed areas, foxing, unexamined out of frame, Duke of Leinster portrait also with paper discoloration, staining particularly to the lower margin, repaired areas along edges and at corners of sheet, surface soiling, foxing, rubbed areas, unexamined out of 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."