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Thomas Day
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Day
- Portrait of Commodore Edward Thompson (1738-1786)
- circa 1782
- 4 by 3.3 cm.; 1 5/8 by 1 5/16 in.
wearing a blue uniform with white and gold braid, gold and enamel frame
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 21 March 1978, lot 12
Condition
Ivory ground.
This work is in very fine condition, save right at the margin, lower left, there is a small spot of re-touching in the area of the fold of the armpit . This could even be an artist's pentimenti.
The frame is in generally good condition, however, there is a slight enamel loss, almost to ground, in the upper right section. There are also minor scratch marks which extend to the glass.
"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
Edward Thompson was the son of a merchant from Hull. He was educated at Beverley and Hampstead before joining the Navy in around 1755. He enjoyed an eventful career, where he not only served in the Caribbean and off the Coast of West Africa, but was also court-martialled and acquitted twice. Alongside his naval activities, he pursued a career as a poet and playwright. Described as 'an agreeable and gentlemanlike companion', he was known throughout the Navy, due to his reputation as a wit, as well as his literary achievements in London society, as 'Poet Thompson'.
A fractionally larger version of this miniature by Day, signed and dated 1782, was sold in these Rooms, 24 October 1988, lot 291.