- 107
George Engleheart
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Engleheart
- Portrait of George Naylor
- signed with initial l.r.: E, circa 1805
- 7.7 by 6.2 cm.; 3 by 2 7/16 in.
wearing a black coat, a white cravat and jabot, associated silver-gilt locket frame, the cover engraved with monogram: WAE
Provenance
Ernst Holzscheiter, his sale in these Rooms, 28 March 1977, lot 23
Literature
Rieben, p. 20, illustrated p. 21
Condition
Ivory ground.
Overall this miniature is in good condition. Some of the white highlights on the jabot have oxidised to black.
The hinged cover has become detached from the locket.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.