- 895
Circle of Allan Ramsay
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of Allan Ramsay
- Portrait of a woman, three-quarter length, seated in an interior, wearing a silver dress
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Nelson and Eloise David, Toronto;
By whom sold, New York, Christie's, 6 March 2002, lot 165.
By whom sold, New York, Christie's, 6 March 2002, lot 165.
Condition
The canvas has a firm relining and the varnish appears to be a bit patchy and oxidised in places. There is a degree of wear throughout but no major damages visible to the naked eye. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals a very streaky and opaque varnish, and some minor scattered retouchings and strengthenings throughout, the main concentration of which are located in the background to the right behind the sitters head, in the left side of her face, and in her bodice to the right of the bow, and in the white highlights of the skirt at the lower centre. In fair overall condition.
This lot is offered in a carved and gilt wood frame in fair condition, with only small losses.
"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."