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Annabella Milnes, Lady Houghton
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Annabella Milnes, Lady Houghton
- PORTRAITS OF LADY HOUGHTON'S DAUGHTERS AMICIA AND FLORENCE MILNES, c.1863; PORTRAIT OF LADY HOUGHTON'S SON ROBERT OFFLEY AHSBURTON MILNES, c.1863
- both watercolour, circular
- each 51cm., 20in. diameter
Literature
James Pope-Hennesey, Monckton Milnes - The Flight of Youth, 1951, both illustrated in colour on dustjacket and between p.174-5
Condition
Each work bears some spots of foxing and surface dirt. There appears to be a small repaired puncture above head of the right hand girl in one picture, and a small crease in the jacket of the boy.
Held under glass in matching gilt composite frames; unexamined out of 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."