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ENGLISH SCHOOL, 18TH CENTURY | Portrait of a Gentleman in a reddish-brown coat
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- English School, 18th Century
- Portrait of a Gentleman in a reddish-brown coat
- Pastel on paper laid down on canvas
- 555 by 420 mm
Provenance
Dr Mohammed Said Farsi,
his sale and others, Sherborne, Charterhouse Auctioneers, 20-21 April 2017, lot 256
his sale and others, Sherborne, Charterhouse Auctioneers, 20-21 April 2017, lot 256
Literature
N. Jeffares, Dictionary of Pastellists before 1800, online edition, no. J.85.20434
Condition
Please note that due to the inherent risks of unframing pastels, this condition report was produced with the work framed. There is a small repaired area between the right arm and chest of the sitter. There are some minor abrasions to areas of the blue background and a very small repaired hole to the sitter's hair. There are some minor areas of rubbing to the sitter however the work remains in otherwise very good condition throughout, with the medium fresh and the colours vibrant. Sold in an Empire frame.
"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."