ATTRIBUTED TO ARTHUR POND | PORTRAIT OF CLOTWORTHY, LORD LOUGHNEAGH, LATER, 2ND EARL OF MASSEREENE (1743-1805)

KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE

ATTRIBUTED TO ARTHUR POND
London 1701 - 1758 Surrey
PORTRAIT OF CLOTWORTHY, LORD LOUGHNEAGH, LATER, 2ND EARL OF MASSEREENE (1743-1805)

Pastel, held in a carved and pierced gilt-wood frame
570 by 448 mm. 22.5 by 17½ in.

Condition Report:
The work is largely in good condition. There is some evidence of water staining at the lower edge of the sheet, but this is only visible on very close inspection. There are occassional areas of minor mould and surface dirt. Overall good.

"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.
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."

Provenance:
By descent within the sitter's family