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Emma Gaggiotti-Richards
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Emma Gaggiotti-Richards
- A pair of personifications of Summer and Autumn
each signed and dated lower left: EMMA . G . RICHARDS . / 1842
- a pair, both oil on canvas, oval
Condition
A pair, both unlined. Patches to reverse with corresponding damage to recto. Paint surfaces: dirty with losses, flakes and frmae abrasion. Would benefit from a clean and relining.
"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 artist was a favourite painter of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. They acquired no less than six pictures by her between the years 1853 and 1861. In all but one case they were either given as Christmas presents or birthday presents to each other. The Duke may have been responsible for introducing the Queen to the artist's work as she may have seen the pictures offered here on her visit to Chatsworth. Through the Royal connection the artist became a familiar with their extended family and Prince William of Baden asked Winterhalter to assist her in 1857. Her self portrait hangs in the collection at Osborne House.