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Alexander Gallaway
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description
- Alexander Gallaway
- Portrait d'officier de l'armée britannique
- Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire, dans un cadre métal doré, dos en verre; apparement signé et daté au dos Alexander Gallaway 1808;
On ajoute à cette miniature trois autres portraits d'officiers, par:
Thomas Richmond (Kew 1771-1837 Londres), au dos une tresse de cheveux;
*** de Castelli (Actif à Berne au debut du XIXe siecle), au dos deux mèches de cheveux entrelacées liées par un rang de perles; Signé au centre à droite: de Castelli; et un attribué à Frederick Buck
- Dimensions du plus grand: 81 x 68 mm ; le plus petit: 67 x 53 mm
Provenance
Le premier: Sir Charles Ross de Balnagawn Castle;
le second: vente anonyme, Sotheby's, Londres, 28 février 1972, lot 39;
acquis par J. Rogan;
vente anonyme, Christie's, Londres, 20 mars 1990, lot 104
le second: vente anonyme, Sotheby's, Londres, 28 février 1972, lot 39;
acquis par J. Rogan;
vente anonyme, Christie's, Londres, 20 mars 1990, lot 104
Condition
All of these miniatures are in good condition. The thicker pigments on the de Castelli have dried out somewhat and at the extreme lower left hand edge of the ivory in Thomas Richmond's portrait there has been some minor flaking to the sitter's uniform. All of the frames are well preserved.
"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
Alexander Gallaway, Portrait of an Officer ; Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, git-metal frame, glass reverse; reputedly signed and dated verso ; together with three other Portraits of Officers, one by Thomas Richmond ; one by de Castelli ; Signed ; and one attributed to Frederick Buck