- 126
Colesworthy Grant
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Colesworthy Grant
- Portrait of Subedar (Captain) Ongtong of the Pegu Light Infantry
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with white on buff-coloured paper;
signed lower right: C. Grant / Rangoon / Nov 21 55, inscribed with the title lower right - 482 by 325 mm.; 19 by 12 3/4 in.
Condition
The sheet has darkened with time. There are occasion small areas of discolouration and surface dirt. Overall the watercolour and pencil are well preserved.
"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
The sitter was probably either Burmese or Malaya and was a captain (Subedar) in the Pegu Light Infantry. We would like to thank Stephen Wood for his help in cataloguing this work.
In 1846, Colesworthy Grant travelled to Rangoon and in 1855 he was appointed official artist to the embassy to the King of Ava. The King later presented him with a gold cup and a ruby ring in recognition of his skill.
In 1846, Colesworthy Grant travelled to Rangoon and in 1855 he was appointed official artist to the embassy to the King of Ava. The King later presented him with a gold cup and a ruby ring in recognition of his skill.