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George Romney
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- George Romney
- Study of Mrs James Harris, later Countess of Malmesbury (1761-1830)
- Pen and brown ink, on laid paper
- 87 by 76 mm
Provenance
Probably by descent to Miss Elizabeth Romney (1813-1893), the artist’s grand-daughter;
her sale, London, Christie’s, 24-25 May 1894, unknown lot number
her sale, London, Christie’s, 24-25 May 1894, unknown lot number
Condition
The pen and ink has remained strong. The sheet has discoloured somewhat. The work has been carefully presented.
For further information on this work, please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com.
"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 sitter was the younger daughter of Sir George and Lady Amyand. In 1777 she married James Harris (1746-1820) at Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London. Her husband was a successful diplomat who served as British Ambassador in both St. Petersburg and The Hague. In 1788 he was elevated to the peerage and in 1800 was created Earl of Malmesbury.