Lot 78
  • 78

JOHN SMART | Portrait of a young girl

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Smart
  • Portrait of a young girl
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse with glazed central hair reserve set with the initials: EC;signed and dated lower left: JS / 1789 / I  
  • 65 by 52 mm.

Provenance

Sale, Geneva, Christie's, 15 November 1983, lot 266

Condition

The work is in very good condition.
"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

This engaging portrait of a child is notable in that Smart has depicted the sitter's hands, which is very unusual in his work.