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John Barry
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Barry
- Portrait of a Lady
- circa 1795
- 8.2 by 6 cm.; 3 1/4 by 2 3/8 in.
wearing a white dress with a pink sash and a white bandeau, silver-gilt and translucent blue enamel set with cultured pearls
Provenance
Goldschmidt Collection, Vienna;
Anonymous sale, Fischer Galleries, Lucerne, 5 September 1936, lot 943;
Ernst Holzscheiter, his sale in these Rooms, 28 March 1977, lot 14
Anonymous sale, Fischer Galleries, Lucerne, 5 September 1936, lot 943;
Ernst Holzscheiter, his sale in these Rooms, 28 March 1977, lot 14
Condition
Ivory ground
The work is in very fine condition, almost entirely painted in translucent watercolour that makes use of the ivory ground. In the sky at the upper left there are one or two very minor pale brown foxing spots.
The frame is somewhat tarnished and there is enamel loss on the ribbon-tie decoration, this is clearly visible in the illustration.
"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."