- 800
John Partridge
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Partridge
- Portrait of Arthur Lennox Peel
bearing the inscription John Partridge Pinxit London, title Arthur Lennox Peel, and date 1840 (on the stretcher)
- oil on canvas, in an oval frame
- 25 1/2 by 21 3/4 in.
- 64.8 by 55.3 cm
Condition
In fairly good condition. The canvas is not lined. Two parallel, V-shaped repairs at upper right, the lower of the two extending into the figure's hair. A 1/2 inch horizontal tear by the oar at left center. A repair to the figure's left shoulder. A few spots of strengthening at bottom center. Craquelure throughout. UV: Large area of inpainting to address above mentioned repairs. Spots on the left shoulder, edge of the oar, shirt and jacket. On the chin, edge of nose, upper lip, eyes and eyebrows, various spots in the hair.
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.
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.