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JOHN SMART | Portrait of a lady, traditionally called Mrs Mary Robinson, known as 'Perdia'
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Smart
- Portrait of a lady, traditionally called Mrs Mary Robinson, known as 'Perdia'
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, set in the lid of a later gold mounted circular tortoiseshell snuff box, the inside lid applied with plaque engraved: Mrs Robinson / the Prince of Wales / Perdia;signed and dated lower left: J: Smart / pinx.t / 1780
- 60 by 48 mm.
Provenance
Sir Richard Wallace (d. 1890);
Lady Wallace (d. 1897);
to her secretary, John Murray Scott (d. 1912);
Lady Victoria Sackville-West, Baroness Sackville (d. 1936);
sale, New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 16 December 1971, lot 24;
Edward Grosvenor Paine (d. 1989), New Orleans;
his sale, London, Christie's, 28 October 1980, lot 112
Lady Wallace (d. 1897);
to her secretary, John Murray Scott (d. 1912);
Lady Victoria Sackville-West, Baroness Sackville (d. 1936);
sale, New York, Parke-Bernet Galleries, 16 December 1971, lot 24;
Edward Grosvenor Paine (d. 1989), New Orleans;
his sale, London, Christie's, 28 October 1980, lot 112
Condition
The work is in good condition. The lid rim cracked above true right hinge, the box otherwise 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."
Catalogue Note
An accompanying note written in a later hand suggests that this portrait was 'painted by order of the Prince of Wales and presented to Mrs Robinson.'