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JOHN COX DILLMAN ENGLEHEART | Portrait of Lucy Dillman Engleheart, when a girl
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Lucy Dillman Engleheart, when a girl
- Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gilt-metal frame
- 71 by 60 mm.
Provenance
By family descent to Mr and Mrs W.A. Twiston Davies;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 20 July 1981, lot 57
sale, London, Sotheby's, 20 July 1981, lot 57
Exhibited
London, 1929, no. 203
Literature
Probably Williamson & Engleheart, 1902, appendix III, 'August 1799: Lucy: copied from my uncle'
Condition
Minor rubbing in the sky, at 2 o'clock and at 9 o'clock where there is also a 1.5mm scratch. There are three flecks of paint loss on the grey of her coat. Colour is 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."