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SAMUEL COOPER | Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Lady Hardinge
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Cooper
- Portrait of a lady, traditionally identified as Lady Hardinge
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gilt-metal frame inset with pastes;signed with the artist's monogram and dated centre left: SC. / 1664
- 89 by 70 mm.
Provenance
T.R. Fetherstonhaugh, by 1974;
sale, London, Christie's, 25 November 1980, lot 69
sale, London, Christie's, 25 November 1980, lot 69
Exhibited
London, 1974, no. 100
Literature
Foskett, 1974, pp. 72 & 117, no. 47, illust.;
Gabardi, 1981, p. 171, no. 8, illust.;
Humair, 1982, p. 18, illust.
Gabardi, 1981, p. 171, no. 8, illust.;
Humair, 1982, p. 18, illust.
Condition
This miniature has faded and suffers from slight surface grime. There are a few flacked losses on the face which have been conserved. There are also paint losses to her index finger.
"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."