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Michael Dahl
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Michael Dahl
- Portraits of Colonel Robert Honywood; and his wife Mary
- a pair, the former inscribed, upper left: Robert Honywood eldest son of / Charles Lodowick, married Mary / Sandford daughter of / Sr. Richd. Sandford Bart: of Howgill / Castle in Westmorland, & had 5 Sons / & 2 Daughters. died 1735;
the latter inscribed, upper left: Mary Sandford Daughter sole Heir of / Sr. Richard Sandford Bart.. of / Howgill Castle in Westmorland / Wife of Robert Honywood Esqr.: - both oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 12 October 1951, lot 115 (as Kneller) where acquired for £50 by the father of the present owner;
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Condition
Male Portrait
The catalogue illustration is representative. The painting appears to be in good country house condition, with no apparent damage or loss of paint.. There is an old , very discoloured varnish overall, with splashes of white residue in the lower section of the picture and some pencil marks in the sitter's hand, all of which are on top of the varnish. There is a scratch in the varnish, approx. 4 in. long horizontally, in his hair and further scattered flecks of dirt on top of the varnish overall. The painting has been lined, and the paint surface is slightly flat as a result, although the canvas weave cannot be seen. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a very small amount of minor scattered old retouching, and shows no signs of structural damage.
Female Portrait
The catalogue illustration is representative. The picture is in good condition, with no apparent extant damage or loss of paint. There is some visible old infilling to craquelure, particularly upper left, and further pronounced craquelure in the lower centre. There are some scuffs to the canvas edges, and a small area of old retouching in the background, above the sitter's head. The painting has a firm lining and the surface of the paint is slightly flat and mildly abraded in places. Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered minor retouching, predominantly in the background. There is also some to one area in the hair, and to a small number of scattered areas of the dress.
Both held in matching carved and gilded British Baroque wooden frames.
"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."