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Circle of George Knapton
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of George Knapton
- Portrait of a Lady, probably Etheldreda Viscountess Townshend (c.1708-1788)
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 30th January 1987, lot 182 (bt. for £1,100)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. There are no apparent damages or loss of paint. There is a dirty and opaque varnish overall.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the opacity of the varnish and reveals no signs of retouching or restoration.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded wooden frame.
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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. 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
Etheldreda Viscountess Townshend was the daughter of Edward Harrison (1674-1732), Governor of Fort St George, Madras, and Chairman of the East India Company, and his wife Frances (d.1758) of Balls Park, Hertfordshire. In 1723 she married Charles Townshend, 1st Lord Lynn (1700-1764), later 3rd Viscount Townshend. The marriage was an unhappy one and by 1740 they obtained a formal separation. Whilst her husband lived with his mistress at Raynham, she set up residence in a house in the Privy Garden near St James's. She was a celebrated hostess, and amongst her admirers were Thomas Winnington, Frederick Campbell and Henry Fox. The identity of the sitter is not wholly certain but there is a strong likeness to the portrait of her by van Loo sold at Sotheby's in November 1995.