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Circle of Hans Eworth
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of Hans Eworth
- Portrait of William Paulet, 1st Marquess of Winchester (1483-1571), circa 1550
- Oil on card, silver-gilt frame, engraved verso: William Paulet / 1st Marquis of Winchester / ob. 1571 aet. 97 / by Sir Anthony Moor
- 54 mm diam.
Provenance
Miss J.M. Seymour of Knoyle, Wiltshire;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 May 1928, lot 57;
Robert Bayne-Powell (1910-1994);
his executor's sale, London, Christie's, 21 April 1998, lot 4,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 May 1928, lot 57;
Robert Bayne-Powell (1910-1994);
his executor's sale, London, Christie's, 21 April 1998, lot 4,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Exhibited
London, Victoria & Albert Museum, lent by the Trustees of the Seymour Estate until 1928
Literature
A.B. Edwards, The Photographic Historical Gallery, London 1864, pl. XLIX;
B. Long, British Miniaturists, London 1929, p. 302;
D. Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, London 1972, vol. I, p. 411, vol. II, pl. 234, no. 593;
D. Foskett, Miniatures: A Dictionary and Guide, Woodbridge 1987, p. 602
B. Long, British Miniaturists, London 1929, p. 302;
D. Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, London 1972, vol. I, p. 411, vol. II, pl. 234, no. 593;
D. Foskett, Miniatures: A Dictionary and Guide, Woodbridge 1987, p. 602
Condition
The painted surface is, in places, cracked in a minor fashion. There is some surface dirt in places.
"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."