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JOHN DOWNMAN, A.R.A. | Portrait of a lady, circa 1790
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of a lady, circa 1790
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, glazed hair reverse
- 75 by 59 mm.
Provenance
Oscar Dusendschön, Chambésy, by 1956;
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 21 November 1960, lot 4;
The De La Hey Collection, inv. no. 34, by 1965;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 27 May 1968, lot 137;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 February 1989, lot 351
his executor's sale, London, Sotheby's, 21 November 1960, lot 4;
The De La Hey Collection, inv. no. 34, by 1965;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 27 May 1968, lot 137;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 9 February 1989, lot 351
Exhibited
Geneva, 1956, no. 128;
Vienna, 1965, no. 87;
Edinburgh, 1965, no. 273
Vienna, 1965, no. 87;
Edinburgh, 1965, no. 273
Literature
L.R. Schidlof, 1964, II, p. 965, III, illust.;
Foskett, 1972, vol. I, p. 250;
Foskett, 1979, p. 298, no. 78A, illust.;
Foskett, 1987, p. 530, 298, no. 78A, illust.
Foskett, 1972, vol. I, p. 250;
Foskett, 1979, p. 298, no. 78A, illust.;
Foskett, 1987, p. 530, 298, no. 78A, illust.
Condition
In very good order and a fine example of the artist's work.
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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."