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John Smibert
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- John Smibert
- Portrait of a Gentleman
- oil on canvas
- 21 1/4 by 16 1/4 in.
- 54 by 41.25 cm
Provenance
Anthony Gilbert Storer, England, circa 1840
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, May 29, 1986, lot 1
Literature
Richard H. Saunders, John Smibert: Colonial America's First Portrait Painter, New Haven, 1995, no. 13, p. 142 illustrated
Condition
In generally good condition. Canvas is lined. Craquelure throughout. UV: Lines of inpainting throughout face to address craquelure.
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.
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.