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Henry Weekes
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henry Weekes
- Bust of Harriet, Viscountess Midleton
- inscribed: VISCOUNTESS MIDLETON and signed and dated: H. WEEKES. SC. / 1840.
white marble on a white marble socle
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy of Arts, 1840, no. 1147
Literature
A. Graves, The Royal Academy of Arts. A Complete Dictionary of Contributors and their Work from its Foundation in 1769 to 1904, London, 1906, vol. VIII, p. 192; I. Roscoe, A Biographical Dictionary of Sculptors in Britain. 1660-1851, New Haven and London, 2009, p. 1344, no. 97
Condition
Overall the condition of the marble is very good, with some dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The tip of the nose is restored. There are a few small chips and abrasions to the drapery at the shoulders and a small chip to each eye. There are some small naturally occurring inclusions, including to the proper right side of the chest. There is minor veining consistent with the material, in particular to the back of the neck and upper back.
"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."