- 100
Circle of Charles d'Agar
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Charles d'Agar
- Portrait of a lady in blue, traditionally identified as Mary Holt of Castleton (1691-1749), later Mrs Chetham, half-length
- oil on canvas, in a painted oval
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s South Kensington, 19 February 2008, lot 158 (as Circle of Michael Dahl).
Condition
The canvas is lined, the paint surface is stable, and the varnish is clear and even. No major damages are visible to the naked eye, but a pronounced network of craquelure runs through the sitter's face and neck (visible in the catalogue illustration). Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a very thick, milky varnish underneath which some very small spots of retouching are visible scattered throughout the composition, most notably in the sitter's face and hair. 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."