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JOHN COX DILLMAN ENGLEHEART | Portrait of an officer of the Royal Horse Artillery, traditionally identified as Captain Fitzroy
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of an officer of the Royal Horse Artillery, traditionally identified as Captain Fitzroy
- Watercolour and bodycolour heightened with gold paint on ivory, gilt-metal frame;signed, inscribed and dated on the reverse: 18 / Cpt. Fitzroy / Hussars / JCDE / pixit / 1820
- 81 by 65 mm.
Provenance
Lieutenant-Colonel Evelyn L. Engleheart, by 1929;
by family descent to Mrs. W. Twiston-Davies;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 28 April 1981, lot 196
by family descent to Mrs. W. Twiston-Davies;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 28 April 1981, lot 196
Exhibited
London, 1929, no. 194
Condition
Overall very fine, most minor crazing of paint surface at margin between 4 and 5 o'clock.
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Christopher Bryant for his help when cataloging this lot.