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LOUIS-MARIE AUTISSIER | Portrait of Arthur, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Louis-Marie Autissier
- Portrait of Arthur, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame;signed and dated: Autissier pt / 1815
- 70 by 56 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 24 November 1983, lot 363
Literature
Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 398, no. 34;
Wellesley, 2014, p. 123
Wellesley, 2014, p. 123
Condition
Overall very good in colour and surface; minor crazing along the margin at 8 and 9 including three of four minute patches of loss that have been re-touched. Finally, two other small re-touches below true right arm pit and on true left sleeve.
"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."