拍品 70
  • 70

JOHN SMART | Portrait of a gentleman

估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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描述

  • Smart
  • Portrait of a gentleman
  • Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame with plated hair border, glazed reverse;signed lower right: J.S. / 178(?)
  • 48 by 36 mm

來源

Sale, London, Christie's, 31 March 1981, lot 134

Condition

The work is in good order.
"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 date on this miniature is partly concealed by the mount, but it must date from the early years of Smart's Indian period (1785-1795).