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Thomas Phillips, R.A.
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Phillips, R.A.
- Portrait of Sir Elliot Roberts
- signed and dated lower left: TPhillips/ 1828?
- oil on canvas
Provenance
With Davies Galleries;
With Thomas Agnew & Sons, May 8, 1918;
John Levy Galleries, New York, 1919;
Mrs. J.W. Dalzell, Pittsburgh;
Dewitt Blanche Estate, Cincinnati;
In the present owner's family since 1959.
Condition
The work is in good condition, the canvas is lined. The surface is pressed and has craquelure and some separation UNDER UV: one 3 inch line of inpainting on the cheek of the sitter as well as 4 small areas of inpainting in the lower region. There seems to be a thick opaque varnish so full extent of inpainting is unclear.
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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.