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Andrew Robertson
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Andrew Robertson
- Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as the Artist's wife
signed with monogram l.l.: AR / 1812, inscribed verso: painted by / A. Robertson / 33 Gerrard St / Soho
- watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, held in a gilt-metal mount and frame
- 8.1 by 6.5 cm.; 3 1/8 by 2 1/2 in.
with curling brown hair, wearing a pale grey dress with a gold belt and pink scarf tied about her neck, sky background
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 29 May 1961, lot 18;
Anonymous sale, Bonhams London, November 2002, lot 119
Anonymous sale, Bonhams London, November 2002, lot 119
Condition
The miniature has been well preserved. However, there is some minor discolouration consistent with age and minor surface dust overall.
For further information on 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
It has previously been suggested that the sitter represents Jenny Robertson, the artist's first wife. However, this is not likely as a comparison between the present work and another portrait of her dating from circa 1803 (see Christie's London, 12 July 1988, lot 181) suggests only vague facial similarities. The sitter's pose and clothing in the present portrait is remarkably informal which does indicate that the lady, whoever she was, was either well known to Robertson or a member of the family.