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JOHN HOSKINS | Portrait of a lady
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a lady
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gilt-metal frame with scroll surmount;signed with the artist's initial and dated lower right: 1654 / IH
- 62 by 50 mm.
Provenance
Sir Francis Adam Hyett (1844-1941), by 1916,
by descent to Misses Hyett, by 1952,
by descent to Richard, 2nd Lord Dickinson (b. 1926),
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 15 December 1969, lot 156;
Alvin J. Huss (1904-1998), Evanston, Illinois;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 December 1985, lot 12
by descent to Misses Hyett, by 1952,
by descent to Richard, 2nd Lord Dickinson (b. 1926),
his sale, London, Sotheby's, 15 December 1969, lot 156;
Alvin J. Huss (1904-1998), Evanston, Illinois;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 4 December 1985, lot 12
Literature
Foster, 1914-1916, p. 150, no. 228;
Long, 1929, p. 226
Long, 1929, p. 226
Condition
Background has rubbed resulting in a partly shinny surface - only visible in certain lights. The rim of the original frame is distressed.
"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."