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OZIAS HUMPHRY, R.A. | Portrait of Sir George Yonge, 5th Bt. (1731-1812)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of Sir George Yonge, 5th Bt. (1731-1812)
- Pastel on paper, laid down on canvas
- 580 by 455 mm; 22 7/8 by 18 in
Provenance
Possibly the Humphry sale, London, Christie's, 29 June 1810, lot 12 (with another crayon);
sale, London, Christie's, 5 June 1925;
sale, London, Christie's, 11 June 1926, lot 34;
with Edwin Arthur Bye, Philadephia, by 1934;
Francis Amery Haskell;
sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, 20 May 1944
sale, London, Christie's, 5 June 1925;
sale, London, Christie's, 11 June 1926, lot 34;
with Edwin Arthur Bye, Philadephia, by 1934;
Francis Amery Haskell;
sale, New York, Parke-Bernet, 20 May 1944
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1794, no. 140
Literature
G.C. Williamson, Ozias Humphrey, London & New York 1918, p. 220;
N. Jeffares, Dictionary of pastellists before 1800, on-line edition, J.41.331
N. Jeffares, Dictionary of pastellists before 1800, on-line edition, J.41.331
Condition
This pastel has been skilfully restored in parts of the sitter's coat and face. Some of pastel pigment has left the surface of the picture and become attached to the glass.
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
The sitter was born in Devon and was educated firstly at Eton and then at the University of Leipzig. He entered into politics and served as Member of Parliament for Honiton, Devon, between 1753 and 1796 (excluding the years 1761 to 1763). He held many influential posts, including that of Lord of the Admiralty, Vice-Treasurer for Ireland, Secretary at War and Master of the Royal Mint. In 1788 he was made a Knight of the Bath but despite this success, he was dogged by financial difficulties. As a result he accepted the post of Governor of the Cape, a position which came with a salary of £4,000 a year. He moved to South Africa but was soon heavily criticised for being more interested in ‘founding theatres and masquerade rooms.’ and general incompetency. In 1801 he was ordered home but his reputation was saved by his friendship with King George III, who bestowed upon him apartments at Hampton Court.