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Sir Joshua Reynolds P.R.A.
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Joshua Reynolds P.R.A.
- Portrait of a Lady
- oil on canvas
seated in a landscape, wearing a pink dress, her hands folded in her lap, holding a rose
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition and has been cleaned.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals scattered minor retouching overall as well as retouching to old paint cracks where the canvas has previosly been folded. These run diagonally through the right and and top sections of the canvas.
FRAME
The frame is to be confirmed.
"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
We are grateful to Dr. Martin Postle for dating this portrait to c. 1767-1768.