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SAMUEL COOPER | Portrait of a lady, circa 1650
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Cooper
- Portrait of a lady, circa 1650
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, mounted on a playing card, gilt-metal and enamel frame;signed centre right with the artist's initials: S.C.
- 73 by 59mm
Provenance
Robert H. Rockliff, Compton Grange, Eastbourne;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 November 1947, lot 44;
with H.E. Backer, London;
sale, London, Phillips, 26 February 1986, lot 387;
with Edwin Bucher, Trogen, 1986
sale, London, Sotheby's, 11 November 1947, lot 44;
with H.E. Backer, London;
sale, London, Phillips, 26 February 1986, lot 387;
with Edwin Bucher, Trogen, 1986
Condition
The pigments have probably faded overall but the surface if good.
"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."