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Thomas Forster
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Forster
- Portrait of a GENTLEMAN; Portrait of a Lady
the first signed l.r.: T Forster / delin / 1703; the second signed l.r.: T Forster / Delin / 1702
both plumbago 🥂on vellum, held in 𒆙later gilt-wood frames
- the first 10.6 by 8.3 cm.; 4 1/4 by 3 1/4 in.; the second 10.8 by 8 cm.; 4 1/4 by 3 1/4 in.
he with a full-bottom wig, wearing a daygown and a cravat; she with dark hair, wearing a daygown with a white chemise and drape
Provenance
Both with Harriet Wood, by 1888;
Anonymous sale, Phillips London, 7 November 1994, lot 🦂175 & 176
Condition
The Gentleman:
The pencil remains in good, strong condition. There are several extremely small repairs to the edges of the vellum. These have however, been skillfully repaired. The vellum has cockeled slightly and has some very minor time staining.
The lady:
The pencil is in good, strong condition. The vellum has cockeled slightly, there are several small repairs and it is slightly time stained. It has, however been generally well preserved.
For further information on this lot please contact either Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407)
mark.griffithjones@laitexier.com
emmeline.hallmark@laitexier.com
"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."