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Circle of Allan Ramsay
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Allan Ramsay
- Portrait of a Gentleman, half length, wearing a green jacket, holding a letter
- oil on canvas, unlined
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas appears to be unlined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. There is a thick layer of discoloured varnish and surface dirt overall. There are a very small number of visible old retouchings in the sitter's right arm, and there are two minor scratches to the varnish, one in the sitter's costume and the other in the background to the right of the sitter's head.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the condition mentioned above and reveals no recent retouchings.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded period style frame.
For any questions concerning this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com.
"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."