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JAMES SHARPLES | A Lady and Gentleman: A Pair of Portraits
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James Sharples
- A Lady and Gentleman: A Pair of Portraits
- Each: pastel and pencil on tan paper
- Each: 10 by 8 in.; (25.4 by 20.3 cm)
- executed circa 1790
Provenance
Mrs. William H. Bender, Bronxville, New York;
Estate of the above (sold: Replica Shoes Parke Bernet, Americana, New York, April 29, 1977, sale 3981, lot 448);
Private collectsion (acquired at the above sale).
Estate of the above (sold: Replica Shoes Parke Bernet, Americana, New York, April 29, 1977, sale 3981, lot 448);
Private collectsion (acquired at the above sale).
Condition
Lady: The sheet is unhinged. There is rubbings to the pastel in the background and there are a few scattered artist's pinholes at the upper edge, the right edge, and one in the woman's forehead. There appears to be a repaired tear in the woman's cheek. Man: The sheet is unhinged and there are a few losses at the extreme edges.
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 Replica Shoes's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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 Replica Shoes's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.