- 695
Attributed to James Lonsdale
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James Lonsdale
- Portrait of the Honorable John Charles Dundas
- oil on canvas
- 36 1/4 by 28 in.; 92.1 by 71.1 cm.
Provenance
With Norton Galleries, New York;
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, New York, February 24, 1972, lot 294;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's Parke-Bernet, New York, February 24, 1972, lot 294;
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner.
Condition
The canvas is lined. Scattered pinpoint losses and visible retouches left edge 11 to 19 in. from the bottom; tiny loss below right hand; wide patterned paint separation and craquelure throughout. Otherwise surface in overall good condition. Inspection under UV reveals retouches filling in the paint separation throughout and retouches to the losses on the left edge.
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.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.