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Lot 180
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Thomas Beach

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Thomas Beach
  • Portrait of Francis Steward (1743-1798), Mayor of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis
  • signed and dated lower left: T. Beach pinxt 1783.
  • oil on canvas

Provenance

With Ehrich Galleries, New York; their sale, New York, American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, 2nd April 1931, lot 68;
Anonymous sale, New York, Christie's, 6th October 1994, lot 106

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas appears to have been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good overall condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint, however the paint would appear thin in places, particularly in the lighter pigments. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some very minor cosmetic flecks of retouching scattered throughout the background. There is also evidence of some vertical retouchings to the canvas edge upper right and there is retouching to two old vertical repaired tears lower left running up approx. 2 in. from the lower canvas edge. However the principal parts i.e. the face, seem to be in good condition. There is also a milky varnish overall. FRAME Held in an ornate gilt carved wood 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.
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Catalogue Note

A civic dignitary, whose brother Gabriel was M.P. for Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, Francis was twice Mayor of Weymouth, in 1770 and again in 1782, and played host to George III in 1794 during the King's official visit to the city.