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Friederich Carl Gröger
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Friederich Carl Gröger
- Portrait of Federica von Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchess of Cumberland and Queen of Hanover (1778-1841), half length, seated holding a lyre
- oil on canvas
- 114 x 82
Condition
The relined canvas has a patch to the reverse centre right. It is overall in clean and fair condition. The thick varnish impedes satisfactory inspection under UV light. Scattered discoloured retouchings can be made out, more so around the sitter's left hand, corresponding to the patch on the reverse.
"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
Born Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the sitter was the fifth daughter of Charles II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She was married three times. firstly to Prince Friedrich Ludwig Karl von Preussen (1773-1796), then Prince Frederick William von Solms-Braunfels (1783-1806), and finally to the fourth son of King George III of Great Britain - Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland (1771-1851). She reigned as Queen of Hannover from 1837-41.