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A set of five Irish George II embossed-paper and guoache-painted pictures of flowers circa 1750, by Samuel Dixon
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Samuel Dixon
- beechwood
- largest 9 1/2 in. by 7 1/2 in.
- 24.1 cm; 19 cm
each painted with a bouquet of flowers tied by a ribbon within black japanned frames. Restorations, not examined out of frames.
Provenance
Two: Christie's New York, October 12, 1996, lot 11
Three: Sotheby's London, February 10, 1989
Condition
The first with restored background with white paint and some painting over tips of flowers; another with overpainting to background and with a small chips to paint of background; the others with some discoloration to the backgrounds; some minor chips and losses to the japanned decoration to frames.
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.