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William Powell Frith, R.A. 1819-1909
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- William Powell Frith, R.A.
- portrait of anne page
- signed and dated l.l.: W P Frith 1853
- oil on canvas
- 45.5 by 32.5 cm.; 18 by 12¾ in.
Condition
Original canvas. There are scattered patches of craquelure to the face and dress and scattered surface dirt. Ultraviolet light reveals no sign of retouching. Held in a decorative plaster frame with some losses to the moulding.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The subject is thought to be Anne Page of Shakespeare's comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor, published c.1602. It was Shakespeare's only play to exclusively illustrate contemporary English life, and describes a comedy of errors in which the spirited Anne's hand is sought in marriage by an array of unsuitable admirers, concluding with her elopement and triumphant return.