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A Victorian painted papier-mâché tray by Jennens & Bettridge and after Sir Edwin Landseer third quarter 19th century
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- papier mache
- height 23 3/4 in.; width 31 1/4 in.
- 60.5 cm.; 79.5 cm
inscribed Dash, Hector, Nero & Alory [sic], the reverse stamped JENNENS & BETTRIDGE / MAKERS TO THE QUEEN
Provenance
by repute H.M. Queen Victoria;
thence by descent to Mary, Princess Royal and Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood
thence by descent to Mary, Princess Royal and Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood
Condition
Superb quality. Craquelure to surface. Rubbing to gilt decoration. Very minor chips to edges.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The painting of which this is a copy; Hector, Nero and Dash with the Parrot Lory was painted by Sir Edwin Landseer in 1838 and is still in the Royal Collection.