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RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. | Portrait of Colonel Harry Verelst (1777-1837), circa 1800
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Cosway
- Portrait of Colonel Harry Verelst (1777-1837), circa 1800
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, blue glass reverse
- 70 by 57 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 December 1985, lot 251
Condition
Possibly a little faded but in generally good order.
"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
Harry Verelst grew up at Aston Hall, near Sheffield in Yorkshire. He joined the army in 1794 and served in Flanders and Ireland. In 1803 he married Elizabeth Amelia Tochter of County Kerry, southern Ireland.