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RICHARD COSWAY, R.A. | Portrait of William Henry Lambton (1764-1797)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Cosway
- Portrait of William Henry Lambton (1764-1797)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, central glazed hair reserve;reputedly signed and dated verso: 1790
- 75 by 62 mm.
Provenance
By family descent until;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 6 October 1980, lot 176
sale, London, Sotheby's, 6 October 1980, lot 176
Condition
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 sitter was the son of Major-General John Lambton. He married Lady Anne Villiers, eldest daughter of George, 4th Earl of Jersey. Their children, John George and William Henry, were painted by William Wood (see lot 157).