Jonathan (1664) Richardson

Lot 49: JONATHAN RICHARDSON | Portrait of Alexander Pope

Name: JONATHAN RICHARDSON | Portrait of Alexander Pope
Brand: Sotheby's
SKU: 1364701bf3
Price: 3200 GBP

Est: £4,000 GBP - £6,000 GBPSold:

Sotheby'sLondon, United KingdomJanuary 19, 2017

Item Overview

Description

oil on canvas, in a carved and gilt wood frame

Dimensions

30.5 x 26.5 cm.; 12 x 10 3/8 in.

Artist or Maker

Jonathan (1664) Richardson

Medium

oil on canvas, in a carved and gilt wood frame

Condition Report

The canvas has a firm relining. The paint surface is secure and stable with an even and clear varnish. In seemingly nice condition. There are no major damages or restorations visible to the naked eye. The browns of the sitters fur lapels are painted in thin glazes and there is sign of some very minor wear in some of the shadows. The red highlight of the sleeve and flesh tones look to be well preserved. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals next to no restoration. The varnish does fluoresce somewhat opaque - there is a chance there is some wash strengthenings in the dark tones of the back ground. Offered in a carved and gesso gilt wood frame in good condition.
"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.
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Literature

W.K. Wimsatt, The Portraits of Alexander Pope, New Haven and London 1965, p. 220, reproduced plate 55.1;
J. Kerslake, Early Georgian Portraits. National Portrait Gallery, London 1977, vol. 1, p. 220, under cat. no. 706.

Provenance

Probably Jonathan Richardson the Younger (1694-1771);
Probably his posthumous sale, London, Langford and Son, 18 February 1772, lot 46 ('Richardson Senior, Mr. Pope, from the life');
James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie (1812-60), before 1861;
Lady Susan Georgiana Broun Bourke (1837-98), by whom brought to Colstoun House, Haddington (according to an old handwritten label on the reverse)

Payment & Shipping

Payment

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Auction Details

Of Royal and Noble Descent

Sotheby's

January 19, 2017, 10:00 AM GMT

34-35 New Bond Street, London, LDN, W1A 2AA, UK

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Terms

Live bidding may start higher or lower

Buyer's Premium

£1 - 175,000:25.0%

£175,001 - 2,000,000:20.0%

£2,000,001+:12.5%

Bidding Increments

From:	To:	Increment:
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£1,000	£1,999	£100
£2,000	£2,999	£200
£3,000	£3,199	£200
£3,200	£3,799	£300
£3,800	£4,199	£200
£4,200	£4,799	£300
£4,800	£4,999	£200
£5,000	£9,999	£500
£10,000	£19,999	£1,000
£20,000	£29,999	£2,000
£30,000	£31,999	£2,000
£32,000	£37,999	£3,000
£38,000	£41,999	£2,000
£42,000	£47,999	£3,000
£48,000	£49,999	£2,000
£50,000	£99,999	£5,000
£100,000	£199,999	£10,000
£200,000	£299,999	£20,000
£300,000	£319,999	£20,000
£320,000	£379,999	£30,000
£380,000	£419,999	£20,000
£420,000	£479,999	£30,000
£480,000	£499,999	£20,000
£500,000	£999,999	£50,000
£1,000,000	£1,999,999	£100,000
£2,000,000	£2,999,999	£200,000
£3,000,000	£3,199,999	£200,000
£3,200,000	£3,799,999	£300,000
£3,800,000	£4,199,999	£200,000
£4,200,000	£4,799,999	£300,000
£4,800,000	£4,999,999	£200,000
£5,000,000	£9,999,999	£500,000
£10,000,000+		£1,000,000

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