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GEORGE RICHMOND, R.A. | Portrait of Henry Walter (1799-1849)
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Circle of George Richmond, R.A.
- Portrait of Henry Walter (1799-1849)
- signed with initials (lower right), titled Henry Walter and dated Dec 28/ 1827 (lower centre) and inscribed Died & Buried at Torquay/ Died/ May 28.1849 (lower left)
- pencil with touches of pen and brown ink
- 22 by 16.5cm., 8¾ by 6½in.
Provenance
Anthony Richmond, grandson of the Artist
Thomas Agnew & Son, London, where purchased by Sir David Scott in 1979
His sale, Sotheby's, London, A Great British Collection, 19 November 2008, lot 22
Thomas Agnew & Son, London, where purchased by Sir David Scott in 1979
His sale, Sotheby's, London, A Great British Collection, 19 November 2008, lot 22
Exhibited
Arts Council of Great Britain, Samuel Palmer and His Circle, The Shoreham Period, 1957, no.83
Condition
The sheet appears sound. A spot of staining above his right eyebrow another and possibly a small spot above his left ear; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition. Held in a gilt wood frame with cream mount under glass; unexamined out of frame.
"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."