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SAMUEL COOPER | Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1665
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Cooper
- Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1665
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, silver-gilt frame with scroll surmount;signed left centre with artist's monogram: SC
- 78 by 62 mm.
Provenance
Henry Joseph Pfungst, London, by 1914;
sale, London, Christie's, 14 June 1917, lot 24;
Jacob H.A E. Visser, Hilversum;
sale, London, Christie's, 10 July 1990, lot 162
sale, London, Christie's, 14 June 1917, lot 24;
Jacob H.A E. Visser, Hilversum;
sale, London, Christie's, 10 July 1990, lot 162
Exhibited
London, 1914-1915, p. 3, no. 27, pl. II
Literature
Foster, 1914-1916, additional volume p. 77, no. 517;
Long, 1929, p. 90;
Blättel, 1992, p. 1416, illust.
Long, 1929, p. 90;
Blättel, 1992, p. 1416, illust.
Condition
There is a slight irregularity in the surface of the drak background (not very evident) but otherwise in good surface and colour order.
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"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."