LOT DETAILS

Materials:

Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame

Measurements:

27.56 in. (70.00 cm.) (height) by 22.05 in. (56.00 cm.) (width)

Condition:

Overall very good in colour and surface; minor crazing along the margin at 8 and 9 including three of four minute patches of loss that have been re-touched. Finally, two other small re-touches below true right arm pit and on true left sleeve. "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."

Literature:

Friesen (ed.), 2001, p. 398, no. 34;;
Wellesley, 2014, p. 123

Provenance:

Sale, London, Sotheby's, 24 November 1983, lot 363