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Felix Thomas Sharples (1776 - 1850)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Felix Thomas Sharples
- Portrait of Abraham S. Egerton (1786-1826), Cabinetmaker of New York City
- Pastel on paper
- 9 1/4 by 7 1/4 in.
in the original glass and frame.
Provenance
Stanley A. Sax;
Collection of Mrs. J. Amory Haskell, Red Bank, New Jersey.
Collection of Mrs. J. Amory Haskell, Red Bank, New Jersey.
Exhibited
Freehold, New Jersey, Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold, New Jersey, long-term loan, 1928-1944.
Condition
With a water stain at upper right corner and down right side of the paper. Some worn edges and flaking; some abrasions lower left corner.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Felix Thomas Sharples was the son of James Sharles (c. 1751-1811) by his second wife. He studied portraiture under his father and began his independent career in 1806 when he came to American for the second time. Abraham S. Egerton was a working cabinetmaker in New York City (1811-1828). He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, circa 1786 and died in New York City in 1826.