拍品 53
  • 53

JOHN SMART | Portrait of Frances Baker (d. 1782)

估價
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
招標截止

描述

  • Smart
  • Portrait of Frances Baker (d. 1782)
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, the reverse with central hair reserve applied with the initials: FB, engraved: Frances Baker Departed this Life May 24, 1782, Aet.2l.; later gold outer frame, with broach attachement; signed with the artist's initials lower left: JS. / 1783.  
  • 52 by 40 mm.

來源

Sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 July 1983, lot 95

出版

Foskett, 1964, p. 62

Condition

Characteristic work for the period. Would be improved by the removal of broach attachment and associated 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."