- 150
English, 1710 and circa 1714
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Pair of reliefs with portraits of Queen Anne and King George I
- limewood, in later gilt wood frames lined with green velvet
- English, 1710 and circa 1714
inscribed respectively to the banners: ANNA. DEI. GRATIA. MAG. BRITAN. FRA. ET. HIB. REGINA. MDCCX. and: GORGEIUS. DEI. GRATIA. MAG. BRITAN. FRA. ET. HIB.
each with a label on the reverse printed: 64.101.1629 and 64.101.1628 respectively
each with a label on the reverse printed: 64.101.1629 and 64.101.1628 respectively
Provenance
Irwin Untermeyer, New York
Literature
Y. Hackenbroch et al., Bronzes, other Metalwork and Sculpture in the Irwin Untermeyer Collection, London, 1962, pls. 186 and 187, figs. 210 and 211, p. 43, and p. lxii
Condition
Overall the condition of the wood is good, with minor dirt and wear to the surfaces consistent with age. There are a few minor losses, notably to the horse's head and proper right arm of the St George on Anne's dress; some of the decoration of her collar piece; and to the joint between her crown and the border, which is now loose. There are a few very minor chips and some rubbing at the high points, including the tips of the noses. There is an open joint at the top of the border of the King George portrait. There is also minor warping to both of the banner borders. There is wear to the paintwork of the inscriptions. There are a few small holes in places.
There is wear to the gilding of the frames, including a few chips at the edges and corners. There is minor general wear to the velvet lining.
"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."