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Portrait miniature d'une aristocrate, John Donaldson, avec montures en or, Angleterre, vers 1790
Estimate
600 - 800 EUR
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Description
- Portrait miniature d'une aristocrate, John Donaldson, avec montures en or, Angleterre, vers 1790
- in grisaille, gold, hair, ivory
- Haut. 6.5cm., 2 1/2 in.
probablement la Duchesse de St Alban, monté dans un médaillon ovale sous verre à montures en or, contenant au revers les initiales St A sous une couronne ducale en or et un noeud enrubanné formé de cheveux, anneau de suspension
Provenance
vente Sotheby's Milan, 13/11/2003, lot 43, vendu 1200 €.
Condition
miniature faded, medallion lacking pins and thus opening
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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
John Donaldson (1737-1801) était un miniaturiste et graveur né à Edimbourg. Il vint à Londres où il obtint un prix de la Société des Arts. En 1764, il fut élu membre de la Société des Artistes et il eut du succès come peintre de portraits. Il délaissa son at pour s'occuper de la politique et de religion ce qui lui valut de perdre nombre d'amis.
Il reste difficile d'identifier précisément la Duchesse de St Alban, mais il se peut que ce portrait soit celui de Jane Moses (?-1800) qui épousa Aubrey Beauclerk, 6e duc de St. Albans, en 1788.