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JOHN DOWNMAN, A.R.A. | Portrait of Sarah Hussey Delaval, Countess of Tyrconnell (1763-1800), circa 1792
估價
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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描述
- Portrait of Sarah Hussey Delaval, Countess of Tyrconnell (1763-1800), circa 1792
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold fausse-montre frame, with a glass-paste border
- 70 by 54 mm.
來源
Sale, London, Christie's, 27 November 1984, lot 160
出版
Lloyd & Sloan, 2009, p. 229
Condition
Possible slightly faded but the colours do correspond to his preferred pallet.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
Sarah, Countess of Tyrconnell was the sixth and youngest daughter of John Hussey, Baron Delaval of Seaton Delaval. She married George, 2nd Earl of Tyroconnell in June 1780. Later she left her husband to live with the Earl of Strathmore. A portrait miniature of the Countess in a similar pose but wearing a top hat was sold from the collection of Mrs T.S. Eliot (London, Christie's, 20 November 2013, lot 83); a similarly composed coloured chalk drawing, signed and dated 1792, was sold at Sotheby's, London 27 November 2003, lot 222.