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SAMUEL COOPER | Portrait of a gentleman wearing armour, circa 1650
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Cooper
- Portrait of a gentleman wearing armour, circa 1650
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gold frame, the ribbon-tie surmount and reverse enamelled in opaque turquoise with a black and white border;signed with the artist's initials centre right: S.C.
- 54 by 46 mm.
Provenance
Robert Lane Bayne-Powell (1910-1994),
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 October 1994, lot 30
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 October 1994, lot 30
Condition
Colours a little faded but detail excellent. The work has been re-glazed and the gold mount slightly damaged in the course of replacement. Minor losses to enamel to parts of ribbon.
"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."