- 163
Circle of Sir Martin Archer Shee, P.R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Martin Archer Shee, P.R.A.
- Portrait of Maria Tollemache, later Marchioness of Ailesbury (d.1893)
- oil on canvas
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has not been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good stable condition. There is some very minor paint loss above the sitter's head in the upper centre and to the left of the sitter's knee in the lower left, as visible in the catalogue illustration. There is also evidence of minor abrasion to the canvas edge in the upper left and the centre left where it has come into contact with the frame, but other than that there is no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is a craquelure visible throughout and finely demarcated stretcher bar marks running parallel down both sides.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals the presence of a thick discoloured varnish overall which makes inspection difficult.
FRAME
Held in a gilded wood and plaster frame.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@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."
Catalogue Note
The sitter was the daughter of the Hon. Charles Tollemache. She married Charles, 1st Marquess of Ailesbury as he second wife in 1833. They had one son, Lord Charles Brudenell-Bruce.