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English School, circa 1810
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- English School, circa 1810
- Portrait of a lady, said to be Lady Wood
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25 in.; 76.2 by 63.5 cm.
Provenance
Possibly Sir John Wood, M.P., Bart. (1857-1951);
Probably Arthur Braun, Pittsburgh;
Thence by descent to his daughter, Mrs. Paul B. Ernst, Pittsburgh;
By whom given to Carnegie Museum of Art, 1978.
Probably Arthur Braun, Pittsburgh;
Thence by descent to his daughter, Mrs. Paul B. Ernst, Pittsburgh;
By whom given to Carnegie Museum of Art, 1978.
Condition
Oil on canvas, lined. The picture surface is somewhat flattened and covered by a yellowed varnish. There are some areas of repaint that are visible to the naked eye, such as on the sitter's chest just below her necklace and in the upper background. A stable web of fine craquelure is visible over the entire surface. Under UV light, the varnish fluoresces green and is streaky. There are some dots and dashes of scattered inpaint, mainly to address craquelure, visible over the varnish as well as few small dots and dashes visible around her eyes, in her hair and a few thick strokes of fluorescent pigment in the bodice of her dress.
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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.