Lot 27
  • 27

George Engleheart

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Engleheart
  • Portrait of a Gentleman
  • signed with initials l.l.: GE, circa 1775
  • 3.6 by 3.1 cm.; 1 3/8 by 1 1/4 in.
wearing a blue coat and waistcoat, with a white lace jabot, gold and silver slide frame set with circular-cut diamonds  

Provenance

Edward Grosvenor Paine, his sale Christie's London, 23 October 1979, lot 144

Condition

Ivory ground. This work is in very fine condition. The original slide frame is set is diamonds worth approximately £300-400
"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."