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GEORGE ENGLEHEART | Portrait of John Fullerton-Elphinstone (1784-1854), when a child, circa 1795
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of John Fullerton-Elphinstone (1784-1854), when a child, circa 1795
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, blue glass and hair reverse;signed with the artist's initial lower right: E
- 66 by 53 mm.
Provenance
By family descent until;
James, 18th Lord Elphinstone (d. 1994);
his sale, London, Christie's, 11 May 1994, lot 83
James, 18th Lord Elphinstone (d. 1994);
his sale, London, Christie's, 11 May 1994, lot 83
Condition
Very slight crazing of gum arabic and dark blue facings. Overall 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."
"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."