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Thomas Forster
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Forster
- Portrait of a Lady, traditionally identified as Sarah, 1st Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744)
- signed and dated 1701
- plumbago on vellum, oval
- 10.5 by 7.5cm.; 4ΒΌ by 3in.
Provenance
Presented to Clementine Churchill by the Conservative and Unionist.mes
mbers' Committee of the House of Commons, 30th November 1944
Condition
The medium has been well preserved and the image remains clear. The vellum is also in good condition. There are, however, very minor areas of surface dirt. The miniature is presented on an oval mount, which appears to be acidic.
Please contact the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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 stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes '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."
Catalogue Note
Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744) became one of the most influential women of her generation through her association with Queen Anne. She was married to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), an English soldier and statesman whose career covered the reigns of five monarchs. See lot 205.