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George Engleheart
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- George Engleheart
- Portrait of Anne Papillon, neé Pelham (d. 1839)
- watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, held in a gold frame, glazed hair reverse, fish-skin case
- 5.7 by 4.4 cm.; 2 1/4 by 1 3/4 in.
her curled fair hair tied with a bandeau, wearing a ruffle-edged white dress decorated with blue ribbons
Provenance
By family descent until sold, Phillips London, 3 July 2001, lot 57
Literature
G.C. Williamson and H.L.D. Engleheart, George Engleheart, 1802, listed under 'Miss Pelham' in the fee book for the year 1791
Condition
The colours are extremely fresh and clear, probably as a result of the miniature being kept at all times in the original case.
For further information regarding this lot please contact either Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407)
mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
emmeline.hallmark@sothebys.com
"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
This portrait was commissioned to commemorate the marriage of the sitter, younger daughter of Henry Pelham of Crowhurst, Sussex, to Thomas Papillon of Lees, Kent (d. 1838). The couple were married on the 2nd June at St. George's Church, Hannover Square, London. The portrait miniatures of Thomas Papillon (1578-1637) and his wife are also offered in this sale as are snuff boxes which follow in this sale.