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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
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
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.
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."