- 103
Thomas Hazlehurst
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Hazlehurst
- Portrait of Mary Ryding, née Pownall
- signed with initials l.r.: T.H., circa 1805
- 8.8 by 6.9 cm.; 3 1/2 by 2 3/4 in.
wearing a white dress, a gold necklace and chatelaine, gilt-metal and leather frame
Provenance
Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 20 March 1978, lot 95
Condition
Ivory ground.
This miniature is very pale, however this was clearly the artist's intension. Overall the work is in good condition.
The gilt of the frame and lost its lustre and the olive-coloured leather has suffered surface rubbing.
"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."