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SAMUEL COOPER | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Lady Claypole, née Cromwell
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cooper
- Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Lady Claypole, née Cromwell
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, mounted on a playing card, silver-gilt frame with scroll surmount, reverse engraved with the sitter's name;signed with the artist's monogram and dated centre left: SC. / 1654
- 67 by 55 mm.
Provenance
Henry Gordon Bois;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 27 March 1947, lot 73;
Robert H. Rockliff, Eastbourne;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 November 1947, lot 46;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 25 November 1968, lot 46;
sale, London, Christie's, 23 March 1982, lot 333
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 27 March 1947, lot 73;
Robert H. Rockliff, Eastbourne;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 November 1947, lot 46;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 25 November 1968, lot 46;
sale, London, Christie's, 23 March 1982, lot 333
Condition
Fading to the red of the dress. Along the margin, around the sky, some water damage.
"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."