Lot 308: Francis Cotes (British, 1726-1770), Emma Vernon, 1st Marchioness of Exeter, Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque., Condition:

Name: Francis Cotes (British, 1726-1770), Emma Vernon, 1st Marchioness of Exeter, Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque., Condition:
Brand: Skinner
SKU: 27949f696a

Est: $5,000 USD - $7,000 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USApril 08, 2016

Item Overview

Description

Francis Cotes (British, 1726-1770)

Emma Vernon, 1st Marchioness of Exeter
Unsigned, identified on a presentation plaque.
Oil on canvas, 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm), framed.
Condition: Lined, minor retouch, craquelure, surface grime.

Provenance: Purchased c. 1920 by patent attorney Mr. Drury Walls Cooper (1872-1957), Montclair, New Jersey; by family descent to Esther Nicholas (née Cooper) Poneck, Putney, Vermont; private New England collection.

Artist or Maker

Francis Cotes

Condition Report

Very thin wash of retouch beneath varnish layer to minimize fine craquelure in the background of the u.r. quadrant; alligatoring to background of u.l. and l.l. quadrants; minor area of varnish loss to her blue sash l.l.; old varnish layer; may benefit from a gentle cleaning, no additional condition issues to report.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

European Furniture & Decorative Arts

Skinner

April 08, 2016, 10:00 AM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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