拍品 62
  • 62

HORACE HONE, A.R.A. | Portrait of Colonel William John Gore (1767-1836)

估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
招標截止

描述

  • Portrait of Colonel William John Gore (1767-1836)
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, glazed hair reserve;signed with artist's monogram and dated lower right: HH / 1785
  • 78 by 62 mm.

來源

By family descent to Arthur Jocelyn Charles Gore, 6th Earl of Arran (1868-1958); 
his executor's sale, London, Christie's, 13 December 1983, lot 165

Condition

Excellent save for minor hair-line cracks to gum arabic on the green coat.
"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

The sitter was the second son of Sir Arthur Saunders-Gore, later 2nd Earl of Arran and his first wife Catherine Annesley.