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JOHN SMART | Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as George Sutton (1751-1804)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Smart
- Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as George Sutton (1751-1804)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with pearl border;signed with the artist's initials lower right: JS. / 1791 / I
- 60 by 46 mm.
Provenance
Mrs. P.B.K. Daingerfield, Baltimore;
sale, New York, American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, 20 May 1937, lot 287;
with B. & D. Levy;
Edward Grosvenor Paine (1911-1989), New Orleans, by 1977;
his sale, London, Christie's, 12 October 1982, lot 85
sale, New York, American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, 20 May 1937, lot 287;
with B. & D. Levy;
Edward Grosvenor Paine (1911-1989), New Orleans, by 1977;
his sale, London, Christie's, 12 October 1982, lot 85
Literature
Foskett, 1964, p. 74
Condition
On the sitter's forehead there is an unaccountable pale line, which although difficult to explain has the same effect as the line of light running down his nose.
"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
The traditional identification of the sitter as George Sutton of Kelham, Nottinghamshire, is unfounded as at the time this miniature was painted in India, he was in London attending parliament.