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George Vertue
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- George Vertue
- A miniature of John Dryden
- Height: 2 1/8 inches
- height 2 1/8 in.; 5.4 cm
the molded silver frame engraved "From the original picture by Sir Godfrey Kneller at Bayfordbury," the back with "John Dryden, painted in water coleurs by Vertue," watercolor on card
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, London, February 28, 1990
Mrs. T.S. Eliot
Sale: Christie's, London, November 20, 2013, lot 202
Mrs. T.S. Eliot
Sale: Christie's, London, November 20, 2013, lot 202
Condition
slight loss of pigment at extreme upper center and extreme lower center (12:00 and 6:00)
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
John Dryden (1631-1700) the Restoration poet, critic, and playwright who was made Poet Laureate in 1668 was probably the most important literary figure of his era.
George Vertue (1684-1756) was an artist, engraver and antiquary. He was a member of Kneller's London Academy of Painting, where he engraved portraits.