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Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Joshua Reynolds, P.R.A.
- Portrait of a gentleman in a red and green waistcoat
- signed lower left: J.Reynolds pinx. / 1753
- oil on canvas
- 74cm by 62cm
half length, wearing a red coat over a green waistcoat Oil on canvas Signed lower left 'J. Reynolds Pinx./1753'
Provenance
The Dukes of Leeds, Hornby Castle;
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Sotheby's, 17 February 1932, lot 73, to J.A. Tooth;
With J.A. Tooth, London;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 13 July 1993, lot 122.
Anonymous sale ('The Property of a Gentleman'), London, Sotheby's, 17 February 1932, lot 73, to J.A. Tooth;
With J.A. Tooth, London;
Anonymous sale, London, Christie's, 13 July 1993, lot 122.
Literature
D. Mannings, Sir Joshua Reynolds. A Complete Catalogue of His Paintings, New Haven and London 2000, vol. I, p. 495, cat. no. 1976, reproduced vol. II, p. 158, pl. 78.
Condition
The canvas has been relined and the paint surface appears clean. Ultra violet inspection reveals an even varnish. In the lower left corner there is a 10 x 3 cm. area of restoration. Furthermore there is an area of restoration along the lower and the left margin. There are some very minor scattered retouchings in the sky and in the sitter's jacket. There is also a previous campaign of restoration to address a pattern of craquelure in the sitter's right cheek and lips. Overall the painting is 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
When this portrait was sold in 1932 the sitter was identified as 'Monsieur Doublet, uncle to the last Countess of Holdernesse', and his waistcoat was also described as blue.