Lot 115
  • 115

LOUIS MARIE SICARDI | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mary, Countess of Cork , née Boyle

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mary, Countess of Cork , née Boyle
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame, with blue enamel border;signed and dated lower right: Sicardi / 1789
  • 65 mm. Diam.

Provenance

Philip, 1st Baron Weardale (1847-1923);
by descent to his wife, Alexandra, Countess of Weardale (d. 1934);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 13 May 1925, lot 81;
with Edwin Bucher, by circa 1975

Literature

Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 426, no. 328

Condition

In very good condition.
"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."