Lot 5
  • 5

John Barry

Estimate
3,000 - 4,500 EUR
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Description

  • John Barry
  • Portrait de femme portant un bonnet de dentelle au ruban bleu, vers 1780
  • Aquarelle et gouache sur ivoire, dans un cadre en métal doré;
    On y joint :
    John Hay (Actif à Londres 1768-1783); Portrait de femme à la coiffure au ruban bleu, vers 1795, dans un cadre en or, dos en verre bleu avec une tresse de cheveux au centre;
    Charles Hayter (Twickenham 1761-1835 Londres); Portrait de Mary Brodie (1710-1819), vers 1795; apparemment signé et daté au dos, dans un cadre en métal doré
  • Dimensions du plus grand: 89 x 68 mm ; le plus petit: 55 x 42 mm

Provenance

Le dernier: vente anonyme, Sotheby's, Londres, 8 juillet 1985, lot 70

Condition

John Barry: The colours of this miniature have survived very well. On the outside of the glass to the extreme right there is some old residue, this does not seem to be harming the miniature. John Hay: This miniature is well preserved although the colours may have faded slightly, the blue glass on the reverse has cracked in one place. Charles Hayter: This work has been 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."

Catalogue Note

John Barry, Portrait of a Lady, c.1780 ; Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame ; together with a Lady by John Hay, c.1785, gold frame, blue glass and plaited hair reverse ; and Mary Brodie by Charles Hayter, c.1795; apparently signed and dated verso, gilt-metal frame