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JOHN SMART | Portrait of a gentleman
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Smart
- Portrait of a gentleman
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with blue enamel border and paste surround, glazed central hair reserve;signed with the artist's initals and dated lower left: JS. / 1782
- 52 by 40 mm.
Provenance
A.P. Cunliffe;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 20 November 1945, lot 42;
sale, London, Christie's, 18 February 1969, lot 120;
sale, London, Christie's, 31 March 1981, lot 92;
sale, London, Christie's, 7 December 2004, lot 311
sale, London, Sotheby's, 20 November 1945, lot 42;
sale, London, Christie's, 18 February 1969, lot 120;
sale, London, Christie's, 31 March 1981, lot 92;
sale, London, Christie's, 7 December 2004, lot 311
Condition
In good order.
"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."