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John Hoskins
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- John Hoskins
- Portrait of a Lady
- watercolour and gouache on vellum, gilt-metal frame, agate verso;
signed centre left: 1620 / IH - 71 by 56 mm; 2 3/4 by 2 1/4 in.
Condition
To the right in the background there is an area of water damage (although present - this can only be seen on very close inspection).
"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 present lot must have been a favourite of the Duchess' father, the 1st Marquess of Crewe. As two years after being made Viceroy of Ireland in 1892 it is probably that which is described on a list of silver and vertu titled 'Packed to go to Dublin Castle, 8 July 1894'; 'Miniature of Lady in agate case'. The list appears to be in the Marquess' own hand.