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ATTRIBUTED TO ARTHUR POND | PORTRAIT OF CLOTWORTHY SKEFFINGTON, 4TH VISCOUNT MASSEREENE, LATER 1ST EARL OF MASSEREENE (1715-1757), CIRCA 1751

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KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE

ATTRIBUTED TO ARTHUR POND
London 1701 - 1758 Surrey
PORTRAIT OF CLOTWORTHY SKEFFINGTON, 4TH VISCOUNT MASSEREENE, LATER 1ST EARL OF MASSEREENE (1715-1757), CIRCA 1751

Pastel, held in a carved gilt-wood 'Kentian' frame
586 by 490 mm. 23 by 19¼ in.

Condition Report:
The pigments are well preserved in this pastel. There is some surface dust and dirt and (although not noticeable unless under a strong light) there is some evidence of water staining in the lower section of the composition. There is some minor spidery mould, largely visible in the sitter's hair. The work has not been examined out of its frame.

"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

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KILLADOON HOUSE, PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT IRISH ESTATE

ATTRIBUTED TO ARTHUR POND
London 1701 - 1758 Surrey
PORTRAIT OF CLOTWORTHY SKEFFINGTON, 4TH VISCOUNT MASSEREENE, LATER 1ST EARL OF MASSEREENE (1715-1757), CIRCA 1751

Pastel, held in a carved gilt-wood 'Kentian' frame
586 by 490 mm. 23 by 19¼ in.

Condition Report:
The pigments are well preserved in this pastel. There is some surface dust and dirt and (although not noticeable unless under a strong light) there is some evidence of water staining in the lower section of the composition. There is some minor spidery mould, largely visible in the sitter's hair. The work has not been examined out of its frame.

"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

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