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ALEXANDER COOPER | Portrait of young gentleman, traditionally identified as Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon (1610-1643), circa 1630
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Cooper
- Portrait of young gentleman, traditionally identified as Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon (1610-1643), circa 1630
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, mounted on card, gilt-metal frame, engraved on the reverse: Earl / of / Carnarvon
- 52 by 42 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 19 October 1981, lot 51 (as Studio of Peter Oliver)
Condition
Small restored 'tash' on the crown of the sitter's head at 12 o'clock. Slight crazing of red in the background and one area of surface irregularity, to the right near his hair. On the doublet some of the white highlights have oxidised.
"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."