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Rex Whistler
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Rex Whistler
- Portrait of Henry Paget
- oil on board
- 42 by 33cm.; 16½ by 13in.
- Executed in the 1930s.
Provenance
The Artist, from whom acquired by Lady Caroline Paget
Bequeathed from the above to Lady Katherine Farrell, and thence by descent to the present owner
Bequeathed from the above to Lady Katherine Farrell, and thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Laurence Whistler and Ronald Fuller, The Work of Rex Whistler, London, Batsford, 1960, cat. no.128 (as The Earl of Uxbridge).
Condition
The board is sound.
There are some minor frame abrasions along the edges, most particularly visible along the lower edge. There is some very minor craquelure visible to the surface in all four quadrants, most notably in the lower left corner, and to the figure's suit and hair. The surface is very slightly dirty and may benefit from a light clean. Otherwise in good overall condition.
Ultraviolet light reveals a thick milky varnish which makes the reading slightly difficult to interpret, but no obvious signs of retouching.
Held in an ornate plaster frame.
Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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
George Charles Henry Victor Paget (1922-2013) was the 7th Marquess of Anglesey.