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Colesworthy Grant
Estimate
1,800 - 2,400 GBP
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Description
- Colesworthy Grant
- Portrait of His Excellency General Sir Jang Bahadur Kunwar Rana (1817-77)
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic;
signed lower left: C. Grant. Calcutta. 1850. - 665 by 453 mm; 26 by 18 in.
Condition
This work has been well preserved and the colours are largely very strong. There are occasional minor areas of surface dirt and discolouration but these are only noticeable on very close inspection.
"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 Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of Nepal. In 1850 he travelled to Europe visiting Britain, France and Egypt before returning to Kathmandu in 1851.