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RICHARD CROSSE | Portrait of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1739-1807) with her son, William Frederick, later 2nd Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776-1834), 1779
估價
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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描述
- Portrait of Maria, Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1739-1807) with her son, William Frederick, later 2nd Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1776-1834), 1779
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, black stained wood frame
- 172 by 134 mm.
來源
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 25 May 1964, lot 71;
Colonel and Mrs G. Warland, by 1972;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 June 1980, lot 130
Colonel and Mrs G. Warland, by 1972;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 June 1980, lot 130
出版
Foskett, 1972, p. 22, illust.
Condition
On the extreme left there is a small vertical crack (5cm long), which does not distract from the overall appearance. There is a minor patch of retouching in the red curtain above the sitter's head. The pallet is typical of the artist.
"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
In 1776 the sitter married William, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, the younger brother of King George III. The illegitimate daughter of Sir Edward Walpole, she was the widow of James, 2nd Earl of Waldegrave (1715-1763).
This miniature is mentioned in the artist's account book, 18 January 1779: H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester and a child delivered in 1776'.
The pose of the duchess is freely based on Reynold's portrait which was painted in circa 1771. Crosse has added to the composition a portrait of her son Prince William Frederick and a lap dog. Further in the background, European trees have been replaced with palms.
This miniature is mentioned in the artist's account book, 18 January 1779: H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester and a child delivered in 1776'.
The pose of the duchess is freely based on Reynold's portrait which was painted in circa 1771. Crosse has added to the composition a portrait of her son Prince William Frederick and a lap dog. Further in the background, European trees have been replaced with palms.