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Aaron Jennens and T. H. Bettridge
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Aaron Jennens and T. H. Bettridge
- The Four Courts, Dublin
- titled l.l.: The Four Courts, Dublin and signed l.r.: Jennens & Bettridge.; stamped with signatures on the reverse
- oil on panel
- 53.5 by 52cm., 21 by 20½in.
Provenance
Christie's, London, 8 May 2008, lot 23;
Private collection
Private collection
Condition
The panel is slightly bowed. There is a craquelure pattern across the surface, which appears stable, and some discoloured retouchings in upper corners. Small surface abrasion near title lower left; otherwise generally sound.
Ultraviolet light reveals some retouchings by the upper corners in line with above mentioned discolouring and a small spot in centre of sky. Possibly further areas of old retouchings in the sky. Further small area of retouching below the rod of the fisherman in right corner.
Held in a gilt-wood frame.
"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
The firm of Messrs. Aaron Jennens & T.H. Bettridge were reputed for perfecting techniques in the craft and manufacture of highly skilled papier mâché wares. Jennens & Bettridge took over the workshops of Henry Clay, Japanner to George III and The Prince of Wales, in 1816. Originally based in Birmingham they set up a London shop at 3 West Halkin Street, Belgravia in 1837 and opened offices in Paris and New York two years later. Jennens & Bettridge served as 'Japanners in Ordinary' to George IV and exhibited at the 1851 Great Exhibition.
The company employed a variety of professional artists to copy paintings on their decorative wares, employing trained painters from the Birmingham School of Design. They were known for a wide variety of decorative objects and furniture, but painted panels such as the present example were not uncommon.