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Follower of Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.
- Portrait of Elizabeth, wife of George Simon, 2nd Earl Harcourt, daughter of Sir Thomas Vernon (1746 -1826), three-quarter-length, in peeress’ robes, a coronet on the table beside her
- inscribed upper right: The Rt: Honble: Lady Harcourt / Daughter to Sr: Tho. Vernon
- oil on canvas
- 127 by 101.6 cm.; 50 by 40 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, London, Christie’s South Kensington, 7 March 1996, lot 9 (as Circle of John Vanderbank).
Condition
In overall good condition. The canvas is lined, the paint surface is clean and the varnish is clear and even. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a thick, milky varnish and very few minor retouchings, but no major intervention.
"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."