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Sun, Dec 18, 2016 12:00PM EST - Mon, Dec 19, 2016 12:00PM EST
Lot 2001

JOHN HAMILTON MORTIMER (ENGLISH, 1740-1779) OIL ON CANVAS, H 30", W 25", PORTRAIT OF JOHN IRELAND

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

JOHN HAMILTON MORTIMER (ENGLISH, 1740-1779) OIL ON CANVAS, H 30", W 25", PORTRAIT OF JOHN IRELAND:John Ireland (biographer of Hogarth) as nobleman wearing black formal waistcoat and depicted holding book. Frost and Reed label #S.484 fixed to stretcher.

Condition

Relined canvas.  The painting Height is 30"  and the width is 25".  The frame height is 38" and the frame width is 33".  (Additional condition info under UV light in the unopened frame:  turns partially green so a complete UV analysis is not possible, nonetheless, it appears that there is some overpainting in the background (including along the top edge), some overpainting in his right hand and forearm going into his coat and some overpainting just above his head; overall fine craquelure is stable; canvas is lined; replaced stretchers; antique gilt molded gesso over wood frame having chips, losses, cracks, restoration and some loss of patina.  Rf, 12-15-2016, 4:51 PM)

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