- 270
Attributed to John Lewis
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Attributed to John Lewis
- Portrait of Sir William Barker, 3rd Bt. (1704–1770), of Bocking Hall, Essex, and Kilcooley Abbey, Ireland;Portrait of Lady Mary Barker (d. 1776), his wife
- a pair, the former inscribed and dated on a letter: Kilcooley 1759
- both oil on canvas
Provenance
By descent from the sitters to their son, Sir William Barker, 4th Bt. (d. 1818), of Kilcooley Abbey;
By inheritance to his nephew, Chambré Brabazon Ponsonby-Barker (1762-1834), who inherited Kilcooley Abbey upon the 4th Baronet's death without issue;
Thence by descent at Kilcooley Abbey, County Tipperary, Ireland.
By inheritance to his nephew, Chambré Brabazon Ponsonby-Barker (1762-1834), who inherited Kilcooley Abbey upon the 4th Baronet's death without issue;
Thence by descent at Kilcooley Abbey, County Tipperary, Ireland.
Condition
The catalogue illustrations are representative. She is unlined and he is lined. The paint surface on his portrait is a little thin in places as a result of the relining but otherwise it is in good overall condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is surface dirt overall and a thick discoloured varnish and the picture would benefit from a surface clean. Examination under ultraviolet confirms the presence of the varnish and reveals little to no intervention. Overall the picture is in good country house condition. The paint surface on her portrait is in good overall condition and there is likewise surface dirt and a discoloured varnish overall. Examination under ultraviolet revelas little to no intervention and it is likewise in good country house condition. Offered in matching gilt wood frames in good overall condition.
"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
Mary was the daughter of Valentine Quin of Adare, County Limerick, and his wife Mary Widenham. She married Sir William Barker, son of the 2nd Baronet of Kilcooley Abbey, and his wife Catherine Theresa Keck, in 1736.