JAMES BARRY | PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER, PROBABLY OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY, CIRCA 1800

JAMES BARRY
Fl. in London 1784 – 1827
PORTRAIT OF AN OFFICER, PROBABLY OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY, CIRCA 1800

Watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, gold frame, glazed opalescent glass reverse decorated with hair work and 'pearl' monogram: MJ [?]
65 by 52 mm.

Condition Report:
In good condition. On the reverse the opalescent glass panel has cracked and some of the wire work decoration has broken loose.

"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:
Ivor Betts, by 1963;

Edward Grosvenor Paine (d. 1989), New Orleans;

his sale, London, Christie's, 12 October 1982, lot 110