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JEREMIAH MEYER | Portrait of Jane, Duchess of Gordon (1748-1812), née Maxwell, circa 1775
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Meyer
- Portrait of Jane, Duchess of Gordon (1748-1812), née Maxwell, circa 1775
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame, glazed reverse;later inscribed on the backing card
- 80 by 62 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 13 July 1982, lot 170
Condition
Certainly a little faded overall but a very charming image.
"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
Jane Maxwell, daughter of Sir William Maxwell, 3rd Bt., married Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon in 1767. She was mother of Charlotte, Duchess of Richmond, Susan, Duchess of Manchester, Georgiana, Duchess of Bedford and Louisa, Marchioness Cornwallis.