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Thomas Sully
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Sully
- Portrait of a man and Portrait of a woman: a pair of paintings
- signed with artist's monogram TS and dated 1830, l.l.; signed with artist's monogram and dated 1830 on a fragment of old canvas attached to the stretcher (male portrait)
- oil on canvas
- each: 19 by 15 in.
- 48.2 by 38 cm.
Provenance
Private Collection, Pennsylvania
Condition
Both canvases lined. The paint surface on both is very thin, with visible canvas weave in areas. The female portrait has had considerable restoration, which is visible with the naked eye on the hair, chest and the background at left and right of center. The restoration is confirmed by UV light but is not very clearly detectable. Male portrait: no apparent inpainting; old varnish is difficult to see through
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.