Lot 79
  • 79

Henry Edridge A.R.A.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Henry Edridge A.R.A.
  • Portrait of Mary Emes
  • 6 by 4.8 cm.; 2 5/16 by 1 15/16 in.
wearing a white dress with an elaborate palmette collar and a blue bodice, gold frame with pearl border, the frame engraved versoMary Emes / 1794 / Henry Edridge, possibly repeating an inscription on the backing card

Provenance

Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 12 October 1944, lot 27;
Edward Grosvenor Paine, his sale Christie's London, 23 October 1979, lot 144

Condition

Ivory ground. This work is in good colour and surface condition. There is a very small nick to the edge of the ground, located at the centre left.
"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."