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Studio of William Owen, R.A.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- William Owen, R.A.
- Portrait of Dr. Cyril Jackson (1746-1819) , Headmaster of Westminster School and Dean of Christ Church, Oxford
- oil on canvas, in a particularly fine contemporary carved giltwood frame
- 90 by 71 cm., 35 1/5 by 28 in.
half length, seated in a chair, wearing clerics robes
Provenance
Probably commissioned by William Courtenay, 10th Earl of Devon;
Literature
Lord Devon, Powderham Castle, Historic Family Home of the Earls of Devon, 2006, p. 12 (illustrated hanging in the Ante-Room)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas is unlined and in very good condition.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears o be in very good condition. There is one small area of residue in the extreme lower left.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some minor strengthening to the fingers and to areas of the sitter's face. There is a relatively opaque varnish overall.
FRAME
held in a Rococo style carved and gilded 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.
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 present painting is a version of the prime version by William Owen (Christ Church College, Oxford), which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1811. The sitter was Headmaster of Westminster School and Dean of Christ Church Oxford from 1779, both of which establishments William, 10th Earl of Devon attended, graduating from Christ Church in 1798.