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Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- George Knapton
- Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mary Wynyard (d. 1784), wife of John, 2nd Earl De La Warr (1729-77), half-length, wearing a white silk dress
- oil on canvas
- 73.5 by 61 cm
Half length, wearing a white satin Dress and Turban and holding a Pearl Oil on canvas
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 November 1995, lot 46 (as George Knapton).
Condition
The canvas has an old relining. The paint surface is relatively clean, but is slightly discoloured due to an old varnish. Under ultra violet inspection the varnish is thick and milky, which makes further restorations difficult to discern. There is one minor area of retouching to the lower left. The work is offered in a carved and gilt wood frame in 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."
Catalogue Note
Mary Wynard was the daughter of Lieutenant General John Wynard. In 1756 she married John, 2nd Earl De La Warr who died in 1777 and was succeeded by his eldest son William.