Lot 191
  • 191

Nathaniel Dance R. A.

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Nathaniel Dance R. A.
  • Portrait of a Girl
  • signed l.l.; ND. pt. 1771
  • oil on canvas
half length, wearing a pearl embroiderd pink dress, flowers in her hair, in a painted oval

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Christie's London, 4th April 1975, lot 106, bt. for 120 gns; 
Winter Estates, Neal Auction Company, 5th February 2000, lot 94

Condition

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in generally good condition. There is a shallow indentation to the surface to the midle left of the canvas where repare work has been carried out to a tear and there is a very slight scratch to the paint surface on the neck of the sitter. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals further minor scattered retouchings, particularly in the background above the sitters head. FRAME Held in a carved and gilded wood frame.
"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.
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