- 1169
John Linnell
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Linnell
- Portrait of Thomas Cadby
- signed and dated lower center: J. Linnell fecit, 1821.
- oil on panel
Provenance
With Thomas Agnew & Sons, London;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 26 April 1985, lot 103.
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 26 April 1985, lot 103.
Condition
The single panel is uncradled and flat. The paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish only slightly discoloured. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals spot retouching in the proper left-hand side of the sitter's face and around his chin, beneath the window sill, left, around the sitter's sleeve, lower left, and in the sky, upper left. There is a scattering of minor retouchings along the right margin, but the painting is otherwise untouched. In overall good condition.
"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."