Lot 118
  • 118

JOSEF MARIA GRASSI | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mrs Lampi

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Mrs Lampi
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, silver-gilt frame with outer silver open-work decorations set with diamonds
  • 98 by 72 mm.

Provenance

Michel Heine, Paris;
John Pierpont Morgan (d. 1913), New York;
sale, London, Christie's, 24-27 June 1935, lot 594 (as by Lampi);
sale, Geneva, Sotheby's, 7 May 1982, lot 328

Literature

Williamson, 1906-1908, vol. IV, no. 622 (as by Lampi);
Mauclair, 1913, pp. 106, 126, illust.;
Rosati, 1925;
Nimmergut/Wager, 1982, p. 55;
Lampi, 2001, p. 138

Condition

Lightess specks of white mould on surface (possibly some of this on the glass).
"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.
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