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William Powell Frith
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Powell Frith
- Gabrielle d'Estrées
- signed W.P. Frith and dated 1869 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25 1/4 in.
- 76.2 by 64.1 cm
Provenance
George Fox (and sold, his sale, Christie's, London, May 12, 1877, lot 156)
Marsden (acquired at the above sale)
Aston Rowant Gallery (and sold, their sale, Christie's, London, April 28, 1883, lot 56)
Sale: Christie's, London, March 1, 1890, lot 124
Agnew (acquired at the above sale)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, June 19, 1984, lot 32, illustrated
Marsden (acquired at the above sale)
Aston Rowant Gallery (and sold, their sale, Christie's, London, April 28, 1883, lot 56)
Sale: Christie's, London, March 1, 1890, lot 124
Agnew (acquired at the above sale)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, June 19, 1984, lot 32, illustrated
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy 1870, no. 981
Condition
Unlined. Lower right edge of canvas is coming away from the stretcher, overall canvas is buckling. The old varnish is somewhat foggy in the background. Under UV: No inpainting apparent, though spot visible to the naked eye in figures forehead fluoresces.
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.
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.