- 1121
John Smart
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Smart
- Portrait of Miss Frances Gore of Tring Park, later Mrs Francis Willock (1759-1806)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory;
signed lower left: JS / 1783, gilt-metal frame - 41 by 33 mm
Provenance
Mrs Walter Raleigh Gilbert;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 24 February 1969, lot 94, bt. Sharpe;
Dr. H. Sharpe;
sale, London Sotheby's, 2 June 1975, lot 94;
from where acquired by the present owner
sale, London, Sotheby's, 24 February 1969, lot 94, bt. Sharpe;
Dr. H. Sharpe;
sale, London Sotheby's, 2 June 1975, lot 94;
from where acquired by the present owner
Condition
This miniature is in good condition. There is evidence of spidery mould on the surface of the work. In our opinion this could be removed by a conservator.
"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
The sitter was the great-grand-daughter of Sir William Gore (1644-1708), Lord Mayor of London between 1701 and 1702. In 1785 she married Francis Willock and their son, Sir Henry Willock (1788–1858) distinguished himself in the Madras cavalry before travelling to Persia and living for a time at the court of Tehran. We are grateful to Neil Jeffares for his help in cataloguing this lot.