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ENGLISH SCHOOL, CIRCA 1665 | Portrait of a Young Lady
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Portrait of a Young Lady
- Black, red and white chalk, on buff-coloured paper
- 30.6 by 25.3 cm.
Literature
Possibly: Ombersley Court Catalogue of Pictures, Ombersley Ms. undated, p. 48 (listed in the Stateroom as Portrait of a lady, crayon. blue dress);
Illustrated, A. Oswald, 'Ombersley Court, Worcestershire', Country Life, 2 January 1953, p. 36, fig. 9
Illustrated, A. Oswald, 'Ombersley Court, Worcestershire', Country Life, 2 January 1953, p. 36, fig. 9
Condition
The paper has darkened with time in this work. The medium - black, red and white chalks - have remained well preserved.
"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."