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Nathaniel Dance, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Nathaniel Dance, R.A.
- Portrait of Mrs Paterson, wearing a pink satin dress and green sash
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Mrs Nora Prince-Littler and Prince Littler, C.B.E. (1901-1973), Chestham Park, Henfield, Sussex;
By whom sold, Christie's house sale, Chestham Park, 18-19 April 1977, lot 431 (as Joseph Wright of Derby);
With Agnews, London, by 1978 (as Tilly Kettle).
By whom sold, Christie's house sale, Chestham Park, 18-19 April 1977, lot 431 (as Joseph Wright of Derby);
With Agnews, London, by 1978 (as Tilly Kettle).
Exhibited
London, Agnews, Three Centuries of British Paintings, March - April 1978 (as Tilly Kettle).
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining. Traces of good quality impasto are visible in the white highlights. The paint surface is secure, stable and clean. Craqulure is visible next to the left arm, in the chest, around the right hand, in the forehead, in the lower part of the dress and in the upper left and right, in the foliage. Retouching is visible to some of this craqulure. A retouching to a paint loss measuring approximately 1 by 1 cm is visible just to the left of the head. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an even varnish and no further retouchings.
"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."