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Sir James Thornhill
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir James Thornhill
- Two gilded panels believed to come from one of the royal coaches of George I, with classical personifications of England and Scotland bearing armorial shields monogramed with the king's initials
- a pair, both oil and gilding on panel
- each 43.2cm by 32.3cm; 17in by 12.7in
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Bonhams London, 12 December 2001, lot 391
Condition
STRUCTURE
Both panels consist of a single piece of wood, in good condition. Both panels are still providing a solid support for the paintings.
PAINT SURFACE
Both paintings appear to be in good condition. There are some minor abrasion marks to the outer edges of both panels, where they meet the frame, and there is a layer of dirt and discoloured varnish overall in both pictures. There are one or two very minor retouchings to craquelure, visible with the naked eye, scattered in both panels.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the opacity of the varnish, as well as the general condition mentioned above. There do not appear to be any further signs of recent retouching, other than to one very small area in the extreme lower right of the panel representing the personification of England.
FRAME
Both held in matching gilded wooden frames.
For further information regarding this lot please contact 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
These two panels were probably painted shortly after 1720, when Thornhill was working as 'Serjeant Painter to the King'. The allegorical figures, representations of the kingdoms of England and Scotland, are an extension of the royal coat of arms, denoting the virtues of King George's rule.