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Andrew Plimer
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Andrew Plimer
- Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)
- signed with initials l.l.: A.P / 1786
- 5.9 by 4.9 cm.; 2 3/8 by 1 15/16 in.
wearing a white dress and fichu, silver and silver-gilt frame set with circular-cut diamonds
Provenance
The Cavendish family;
E.M. Hodgkins, by 1903;
Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 27 November 1979, lot 48
Literature
Williamson 1903, pp. 41-2, illustrated facing p. 22;
Williamson 1904, vol. 1, pl. XII, fig. 1
Williamson 1904, vol. 1, pl. XII, fig. 1
Condition
Ivory ground.
This miniature is in generally very good condition, save one small spot of mould on her brow.
The setting of the diamond border is slightly irregular.
The diamonds are worth approximately £800-1,200.
"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."