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John Smart
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- John Smart
- Portrait of Agnes Mary Cockburn, as a child (1790-1840)
- signed with initials l.l.: J.S. / 1796
- 7.3 by 5.9 cm.; 2 15/16 by 2 5/16 in.
wearing a white frock trimmed with lace and blue ribbon, gold frame, glazed hair reserve set with initials: AMC
Provenance
by family descent;
Henry, 3rd Earl of Iddesleigh, his executors sale in these Rooms, 17 November 1975, lot 69
Condition
Ivory ground.
This miniature is in excellent condition, the pale tone being typical of Smart at this period.
The burnished gold reverse of the frame has a few small dends.
"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
Agnes, here depicted aged six years old, was the only daughter and heiress of Thomas Cockburn of the East India Company Service and of Bedford Hill, Surrey. She married on the 13th November 1815 Henry Stafford Northcote (1792-1850), the son and heir of Sir Stafford Northcote, 7th Bt. The marriage produced three children, the eldest of whom, Sir Stafford Henry Northcote (1818-1887), succeeded to his grandfather's baronetcy, and was created Earl of Iddesleigh and Viscount St. Cyres in 1885.