Lot 158
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Christian Friedrich Zincke

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Christian Friedrich Zincke
  • Portrait of William Gore, of Woodford, County Leitrim (1711-1769)
  • Enamel, gilt-metal frame
  • 43 by 35 mm

Provenance

By direct descent in the sitter's family until Francis Ormsby-Gore, 6th Baron Harlech (1954-2016);
his sale, London, Christie's, 15 April 1997, lot 6,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado

Condition

This miniature is in good condition.
"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 served as Member of Parliament for County Leitrim between 1729 and 1760. In 1733, he married Sarah, daughter of the Rt. Hon. Thomas Bligh, of Rathmore and sister of the 1st Earl of Darnley.