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George Romney
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- George Romney
- Portrait of Catherine Ponsonby, Duchess of St. Albans (1742 - 1789), daughter of William, Earl of Bessborough, half length wearing a fur lined grey silk coat
- oil on canvas
Provenance
By descent to Charles, 13th Duke of St Albans (1915 - 1988);
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 23 June 1978, lot 129.
By whom sold, London, Christie's, 23 June 1978, lot 129.
Literature
H. Ward and W. Roberts, Romney, London and New York 1904, vol. II, p. 162
Condition
The canvas is lined, the paint surface is secure and the varnish appears clear and even. There are no major damages visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals an old campaign of few sensitively applied and effective scattered retouchings, some in the background top right, and some in the flesh tones of the sitter, not visible to the naked eye. In good overall condition.
Offered in a gesso and carved and gilt wood English 18th century frame in good condition.
"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
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné of the works of George Romney by Alex Kidson, Yale 2015, cat. no. 1332.