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SAMUEL SHELLEY | Portrait of two sisters, circa 1790
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of two sisters, circa 1790
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame;signed and inscribed verso: painted by / Sam: Shelley / no. 7 Henrietta Street / Covt. Garden / London
- 75 by 58 mm.
Provenance
With Arthur G. Tite, London, by 1965;
Edward Grosvenor Paine (d. 1989), New Orleans;
his sale, London, Christie's, 20 March 1989, lot 61
Edward Grosvenor Paine (d. 1989), New Orleans;
his sale, London, Christie's, 20 March 1989, lot 61
Condition
The colours overall have faded, but the surface is good.
"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 interior of the case is inscribed with the date: 'May 16 1790'. There is also a trade label that reads: Joseph Canter / GOLD-SEAL-MAKER & JEWELLER, / No. 6 Church Street, Soho / ... in the greatest variety & pleasing Taste.