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GEORGE ENGLEHEART | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Miss Bedingfield, circa 1782
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Miss Bedingfield, circa 1782
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with diamond set border
- 56 by 47 mm.
Provenance
With Duveen Brothers, London, by 1902;
John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York, by 1904;
sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 312, to;
Walter, 2nd Viscount Bersted (1882-1948);
sale, London, Christie's, 27 March 1984, lot 287
John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York, by 1904;
sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 312, to;
Walter, 2nd Viscount Bersted (1882-1948);
sale, London, Christie's, 27 March 1984, lot 287
Literature
Williamson & Engleheart, 1902, p. 74, illust.;
Williamson, 1904, I, p. 130, illust.;
Williamson, 1904, p. xiii, illust.;
Williamson, 1906-1908, II, p. 84, no. 329, illust.;
Schidlof, 1964, vol. I, p. 247;
Hofstetter, 2015, p. 319, illust.
Williamson, 1904, I, p. 130, illust.;
Williamson, 1904, p. xiii, illust.;
Williamson, 1906-1908, II, p. 84, no. 329, illust.;
Schidlof, 1964, vol. I, p. 247;
Hofstetter, 2015, p. 319, illust.
Condition
A small brown foxing-stains at the margin at 3 o'clock, otherwise good.
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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."