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JOHN SMART | Portrait of Thomas Oakes of Madras (B. 1752)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Smart
- Portrait of Thomas Oakes of Madras (B. 1752)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold and gilt-metal frame, and 19th century rectangular ormolu frame;signed and dated, lower right: JS / 1788
- 41 by 39 mm
Provenance
By direct descent in the sitter's family
Condition
Although the sitter's face and clothing have remained well preserved, there is evidence that some of the artist's gum arabic glazes have been disrupted (possibly as a result of water damage) to the top of his wig and in the background to the right.
"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
Born in Portsmouth in 1752, Thomas Oakes was one of two sons of Matthew and Mary. In 1770, he sailed to Madras, India and joined the East India Company. He served the Company for forty-six years and retired in 1816. In 1786 he married Elizabeth Ann Cosby, with whom he had three sons and three daughters. Elizabeth died in the late 1790s and in 1803, Oakes married Maria Lucy Gahagan, daughter of Physician General of the East India Company.