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LEWIS VASLET OF BATH | Portrait of a lady, 1791
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a lady, 1791
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold and enamel hinged fausse-montre frame, Joshua Marston, London, 1791
- 71 by 56 mm.
Provenance
Dr John Lumsden Propert (d. 1902), by 1897;
sale, London, Christie's, 7 December 2004, lot 229
sale, London, Christie's, 7 December 2004, lot 229
Condition
Possibly faded overall, but unifed. The edge of the apeture is lightly puckered; the champleve enamel border has been restored in several areas and has suffered further minor losses. This does not distract from the overall impact of this impressive frame. It is worth noting that is rare to find frame maker marks on portrait miniature frames.
"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
Joshua Marston registered his mark as a smallworker on 30 January 1790. His address was given as 8 Stewars Street Goswell Street, London.