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SAMUEL ANDREWS | Portrait of an officer of the Horse Guards of the Governor General of Bengal, circa 1800
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of an officer of the Horse Guards of the Governor General of Bengal, circa 1800
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal mount, black lacquered wood frame with Miers trade label
- 95 by 76 mm.
Provenance
Mrs. A. von Zapp-Sidell Geiffert, Tarrytown, New York, by 1950;
Edward Grosvenor Paine (1911-1989), New Orleans;
his sale, London, Christie's, 12 October 1982, lot 54
Edward Grosvenor Paine (1911-1989), New Orleans;
his sale, London, Christie's, 12 October 1982, lot 54
Condition
Overall good. The frame lost its gloss and has suffered chipping alone margins.
"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."