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George Engleheart
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- George Engleheart
- Portrait of Sir Francis Ford (1758-1801); and Portrait of Lady Mary Ford (1759-1837)
- both watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, both in gilt-metal frames, the second frame dates from circa 1830
Provenance
by descent to the present owner
Condition
Sir Francis:
The miniature is in good condition. There has perhaps been a little fading to some of the pigments - however this is extremely minor. There are several scratches to the glass.
Lady Mary:
Some of the pigments in the miniature have faded in a minor fashion. This might particularly be said of the skin tones, which have yellowed somewhat. Nevertheless the miniature has retained is presence and the overall balance of the work can still be enjoyed.
"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
Francis Ford was born at Lear House, Barbados in 1758. He was the eldest son of Francis Ford and Elizabeth, daughter of John Hothersall of the Cliff, Barbados. From 1767 to 1769 he was educated, in England, at Winchester, before acquiring Ember Court in Surrey. Between 1793 and 1796 he served as Member of Parliament for Newcastle-under-Lyme. Created a Baronet in 1793, on the 22nd January 1785 he had married Mary, daughter of George Anson, of Shugborough, Staffordshire and sister of Thomas, 1st Viscount Anson. Together they had a son, Francis, who succeeded to the baronetcy upon his father's death.