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Two Tassie glass paste portrait medallions, 1791 and 1794
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Two Tassie glass paste portrait medallions, 1791 and 1794
- glass
- frames 14.5cm., 5 ¾ in. high
oval, the first of the Reverend Hugh Blair, in profile to dexter, in clerical garb, inscribed on the truncation: Hugh Blair D.D., signed and dated 1791; the second of the Hon. Lieutenant-General Alexander Leslie, to sinister, in uniform, inscribed: Honourable Lieut. Gen. Leslie. Ob. 27th Dec. 1794, signed, each on clear glass over Wedgwood blue card each in turned wood frames, the second later inscribed on the reverse: The Hon. [] / General Leslie / for / Lord Adam Gordon
Literature
John M. Gray, James and William Tassie, London, 1894, nos. 39 and 228.
Condition
Hugh Blair cracked in two places; frames later restored
"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
Dr Blair (1718-1800) was a Scottish minister, moralist and author. He was a founder member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Lieut. General Leslie (1731-1794) was an army officer who came to prominence during the American War of Independence. He died not in battle but of illness in his native Scotland.