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NICHOLAS DIXON | Portrait of Mrs Howell, circa 1675
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Dixon
- Portrait of Mrs Howell, circa 1675
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, mounted on a playing card, gilt-metal frame with scroll surmount, the reverse inscribed in an old hand: Mrs Howell / grandmother of / Col Sotheby;signed with the artist's monogram lower right: ND
- 71 by 57 mm.
Provenance
James Sotheby (1655-1720),
by descent until,
sale, 'The Sotheby Heirlooms', London, Sotheby's, 11 October 1955, lot 41;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 15 November 1982, lot 49
by descent until,
sale, 'The Sotheby Heirlooms', London, Sotheby's, 11 October 1955, lot 41;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 15 November 1982, lot 49
Exhibited
London (Young Women's Christian Association), 1932, no. 72
Literature
Heath, 1905, pp. 132, 136-137, pl. XIII
Condition
Probably some fading to the skin but overall 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
The identification of the sitter as Mrs Howell derives from an old inscription on the reverse of the frame. Mrs Howell was the daughter of Sir Nicholas and Lady Crisp and the mother of Anne Robinson, who married James Sotheby.
In later times, the portrait was identified as depicting Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth. The sitter's features do not correspond with those of accepted portraits of the Duchess.
In later times, the portrait was identified as depicting Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth. The sitter's features do not correspond with those of accepted portraits of the Duchess.