George Romney

Arthur Ruck, Esq., London;
Dr. Percy Mitchell, Hill Street, London;
Bolton Collection;
With P. Jackson Higgs, New York, from whom acquired by;
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Jones, Jr., Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania;
Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.;
With Schneider-Gabriel Galleries, New York;
From whom acquired by the grandfather of the present owner. 

 

W. Roberts, Catalogue of Paintings in the Collection of Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Jones, Jr., at Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania,  New York 1934, pp. 77-78.

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes of Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com , an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This portrait has been lined. However, the paint layer is slightly unstable in the background and clothing, and an examination of the lining would remedy the paint layer. There have been retouches added in the lower sky, in the coat and in a few places in the face to address some paint loss. These retouches are now discolored and the paint layer should be cleaned and the lining reexamined, both of which will have beneficial effects. Even though the paint layer is a little flattened and abraded, the picture will respond very well.
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.