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CHRISTIAN RICHTER | Portrait of William Pulteney, later 1st Earl of Bath (1684-1764)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Richter
- Portrait of William Pulteney, later 1st Earl of Bath (1684-1764)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, stained turned-wood frame;signed on the backing card with the artist's monogram and dated: CR / 1719
- 91 by 72 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 7 December 2004, lot 152
Condition
Overall very good save for some surface rubbing in background, which has resulted in a sheen.
"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
After graduating from Oxford, William Pulteney conducted a grand tour of the continent. He entered Parliament in 1705 and served there until 1742, whereupon he was created Earl of Bath by George II.