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John Hoskins
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- John Hoskins
- Portrait of a Gentleman
- Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gold on vellum;
signed centre left with the artist's monogram: IH, inscribed centre right: 32 - 34 by 29 mm
Provenance
Ernst Holzscheiter, Meilen;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 28 March 1977, lot 6;
sale, London, Christie's, 21 April 1998, lot 7,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
sale, London, Sotheby's, 28 March 1977, lot 6;
sale, London, Christie's, 21 April 1998, lot 7,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Exhibited
Zurich, Haus am Rechberg, 1957-58;
Zurich, Haus am Rechberg, 1961
Zurich, Haus am Rechberg, 1961
Literature
D. Foskett, A Dictionary of British Miniature Painters, London 1972, vol. I, p. 340, pl. VII, no. 26
Condition
This miniature is in generally good condition even if the sitter's skin tones may have softened with time.
"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."