- 80
JOHN SMART | Portrait of Master Charles Kenworthy Smart (1787-1806)
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- Smart
- Portrait of Master Charles Kenworthy Smart (1787-1806)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with white and blue enamel border, the reverse with glazed central hair reserve set with initials C.K.S.;signed with the artist's initials lower left and dated: JS. / 1797
- 47 by 36 mm.
Provenance
By descent to Hilda Owen, great grand-daughter of Robert Woolf, the artist's son-in-law;
sale, London, Christie's, 27 March 1984, lot 238
sale, London, Christie's, 27 March 1984, lot 238
Literature
Foskett, 1964, p. 17
Condition
Overall good, a small cluster of white mould specs in background at 11 o'clock.
"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 sitter was born in India the illegitimate son of John Smart’s brother, Major Charles Smart. He was educated in England but returned to India, having joined the army in 1804.