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JAMES SANT, R.A. | Portrait of Gertrude Mary Smith, aged three
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of Gertrude Mary Smith, aged three
- signed, inscribed and dated 1853 on the reverse
- oil on canvas, oval, in a carved and pierced giltwood frame
- 61cm. by 51cm., 24in. by 20in.
Literature
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 33 Grosvenor Street, 1904, 'Front Drawing Room / Portrait in oil M. O. Smith by Sant';
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, 'The Dining Room / J. Sant / Portrait of M. Oswald Smith when a child - oval'
Inventory of the Property of Guy O. Smith at 19 Hill Street, 1927, 'The Dining Room / J. Sant / Portrait of M. Oswald Smith when a child - oval'
Condition
Original canvas. Areas of fine craquelure and paint sepertion. A discoloured layer of surface varnish and some surface dirt throughout. There are a number of old retouchings which have discoloured an off white colour. UV light inspection reveals scattered flecked retouchings many of which have discouloured as mentioned above. Held in a decorative pierced gilt painted composition frame with some wear.
"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."