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John Smart
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- John Smart
- Portrait of The Reverend Christopher William Baldrey Jeaffreson (1770-1846)
signed with initials l.l.: J.S. / 1810
- watercolour on ivory
- 8.4 by 6.8 cm.; 3 3/8 by 2 3/4 in.
Provenance
by family descent
Condition
The colours are fresh and strong. There is evidence of slight crystallization on the surface, however this is minor. Overall the work is in good condition. In a gold frame, glazed hair and seed pearls reserve
"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
The sitter was the eldest son of the Reverend Christopher Jeaffreson (1729-1789) and Mary Seyer. He grew up in Suffolk and was educated at Cambridge. Upon joining the church he was presented with the rectory of Tunstall and Iken in Suffolk and later the rectory of Longborough and Sezincote in Gloucestershire. He also acted as the domestic chaplain to Francis Seymour, 2nd Marquis of Hertford. He married twice, secondly to a considerable heiress, whose maiden name, Baldrey, he assumed. This union meant 'he was rich enough to keep a house in London and follow the pleasures of the town, where he was known to all the world'. Jeaffreson was also regarded as 'the best partridge-shot in East Suffolk'.