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JOHN COX DILLMAN ENGLEHEART | Portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry King, later General Sir Henry King, C.B., K.C.H. (1778-1854)
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel Henry King, later General Sir Henry King, C.B., K.C.H. (1778-1854)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, ormolu frame;signed and dated lower left: JD: Engleheart Pxt / 1814
- 116 by 88 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 25 November 1980, lot 95
Condition
Vertical crack running through the middle (passes just to the left of his buttons and to the side of his face). It is only really evident in some lights. The gum arabic, which the artist has used to give added lustre to the uniform, is beginning to craze with minor losses.
"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
The sitter wears the uniform of his regiment: the 82nd Prince of Wales’ Volunteers. He is seen with the Army Gold Medal for the battle of Vittoria, and the Sultan’s gold medal for the Egyptian campaign of 1801. He lost his right leg in the latter campaign, which likely explains the pose depicted in the miniature, where he leans on a wall and appears to hold a cane in his left hand. We are grateful to Christopher Bryant for his help in identifying the sitter.