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ANDREW PLIMER | Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Plimer
- Portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, with pearl set border;signed and dated lower right: AP / 1786
- 77 by 62 mm.
Provenance
Jeffrey Whitehead, by 1887;
John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York, by 1903;
sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 495;
Lady Shelley-Rolls;
her executor's sale, London, Christie's, 13 February 1962, lot 15;
H.E. Backer, London;
Leland H. Gilbert, Lisbon;
sale, London, Christie's, 3 December 1963, lot 62;
sale, London, Christie's, 27 November 1984, lot 149
John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913), New York, by 1903;
sale, London, Christie's, 24 June 1935, lot 495;
Lady Shelley-Rolls;
her executor's sale, London, Christie's, 13 February 1962, lot 15;
H.E. Backer, London;
Leland H. Gilbert, Lisbon;
sale, London, Christie's, 3 December 1963, lot 62;
sale, London, Christie's, 27 November 1984, lot 149
Exhibited
London, 1887, no. 627;
London (Burlington Fine Arts Club), 1889, case XVII, no. 10;
London, 1891, no. 1028;
London, 1895, no. 17A
London (Burlington Fine Arts Club), 1889, case XVII, no. 10;
London, 1891, no. 1028;
London, 1895, no. 17A
Literature
Williamson, 1903, p. 41, pl. 67;
Williamson, 1906-1908, vol. II, no. 346;
Schidlof, 1964, vol. II, p. 643 ('good, typical of the first period')
Williamson, 1906-1908, vol. II, no. 346;
Schidlof, 1964, vol. II, p. 643 ('good, typical of the first period')
Condition
In the sky some light foxing has been skilfully obscured.
"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."