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Allan Ramsay
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Allan Ramsay
- Portrait of a Reverend, traditionally identified as the Reverend J. Moreton, half-length
- signed and dated lower right: A. Ramsay / 1745
- oil on canvas, in a feigned, sculpted oval
- 76 by 63.5 cm
Half length, wearing Clerical Dress Oil on canvas Signed and dated l.r.: A. Ramsay 1745
Provenance
Major J.R. O'Brien Warde, Squerryes Court, Kent;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 10 November 1995, lot 15.
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 10 November 1995, lot 15.
Literature
A. Smart, Allan Ramsay. A complete catalogue of his paintings, New Haven and London 1999, p. 161, cat. no. 378, reproduced p. 268, fig. 202.
Condition
The canvas has been relined, and the paint surface is relatively clean. There is some minor retouching visible to the naked eye to the nose, lip and forehead of the sitter. There are also some linear marks in the upper and right-hand margins which stem from contact with the stretcher bars. Ultra violet inspection reveals a thin but uneven layer of varnish. There are some more minor areas of retouching to the forehead of the sitter, and in the neck and lower left side of his jacket. Overall the picture is in good condition. The work is offered in a carved gilt wood frame in very good condition.
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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."