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Amelia Lady Farnborough 1762-1837
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Amelia Lady Farnborough 1762-1837
- View taken from the grounds at Bromley Hill, Kent
inscribed verso: View from the Grounds at Bromley Hill Kent Mrs Charles Long
- oil on canvas
- held in a carved and gilded British Neoclassical frame
Exhibited
London, Royal Academy, 1817, no. 128
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is unlined.
PAINT SURFACE
There is a tear to the top right of the picture and an even craquelure in keeping with age, particularly in the sky. The area around the tear has suffered some paint loss. There has been a repair to a previously damaged area in the top right of the canvas. Apart from this the painting appears in good condition.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered flecks of retouching concentrated in the top left of the picture where the frame has rubbed the canvas.
FRAME
Held in a gilt wood frame.
"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 artist was the daughter of the celebrated connoisseur Sir Abraham Hume. In 1793 she married Charles Long who was Knighted in 1820 and created Baron Farnborough in 1826. She was the favourite pupil of Thomas Girtin and her husband helped Girtin to travel to France in 1801. She lived at Bromley Hill Place in Kent and exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1807 and 1822.