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JOHN HOSKINS | Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), circa 1655
估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), circa 1655
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, silver-gilt frame, with a bracelet clasp, engraved on the reverse;signed centre left with the artist's initials: IH
- 27 by 22 mm.
來源
Leland H. Gillbert, Lisbon;
sale, London, Christie's, 3 December 1963, lot 20;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 June 1980, lot 78
sale, London, Christie's, 3 December 1963, lot 20;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 June 1980, lot 78
Condition
Retouching in background below the monogram and darkening to the right. Some stain (glue?) near hair on his true right.
"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."