Lot 69
- 69
John Linnell 1792-1882
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- John Linnell
- Portait of J. Moseley Esq. of Suffolk
- signed l.l.; J. Linnell f. / 1843 and inscribed J. Moseley / aged 71
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Commissioned directly from the artist by J. Moseley in 1843 (£50);
Anonymou🎐s sale, Sotheby's London, November 26, 1975, lot 79
Literature
A.T. Story, The Life of John Linnell, 1892, p. 252;
David Linnell, Blake, Palmer, Linnell and Co; John Linnell, 1994, p. 382, no. 294
David Linnell, Blake, Palmer, Linnell and Co; John Linnell, 1994, p. 382, no. 294
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The general appearance is good. There has been some re-touching to the paint surface to the upper centre, upper right and centre right, although these are not immediately noticeable.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals some scattered light re-touching to the background, and some infilling of cracquelure to the lower centre. Generally UV reveals the painting to be in good condition.
FRAME
Held in a gilt wood frame.
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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."