Lot 39
  • 39

ANDRÉ ROUQUET | Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Henry Pelham-Clinton, 2nd Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (1720-1794), circa 1750

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as Henry Pelham-Clinton, 2nd Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (1720-1794), circa 1750
  • Enamel on copper, gilt-metal mount;signed with the artist's initial lower right 
  • 41 by 36 mm.

Provenance

Sir St. Clair Thomson (1859-1943);
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 November 1944, lot 31;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 18 October 1971, lot 67;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 20 July 1981, lot 97

Literature

Foskett, 1979, p. 171, fig. 39G (as 'very fine');
Ingamells, 2004, p. 360

Condition

In good state.
"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.
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