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    John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of Pope Pius VII . Oil on panel. 45-1/2 x 32 inche...

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    • Fine Art - Painting, European:Antique (Pre 1900), John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of Pope Pius VII . Oil on panel. 45-1/2 x 32 inche...
    • Fine Art - Painting, European:Antique (Pre 1900), John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of Pope Pius VII . Oil on panel. 45-1/2 x 32 inche...
    • Fine Art - Painting, European:Antique (Pre 1900), John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of Pope Pius VII . Oil on panel. 45-1/2 x 32 inche...
    Fine Art - Painting, European:Antique (Pre 1900), John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of Pope Pius VII . Oil on panel. 45-1/2 x 32 inche... Fine Art - Painting, European:Antique (Pre 1900), John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of Pope Pius VII . Oil on panel. 45-1/2 x 32 inche... Fine Art - Painting, European:Antique (Pre 1900), John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence. Portrait of Pope Pius VII . Oil on panel. 45-1/2 x 32 inche... View More >
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    John Simpson (British, 1782-1847) After Sir Thomas Lawrence
    Portrait of Pope Pius VII
    Oil on panel
    45-1/2 x 32 inches (115.6 x 81.3 cm)

    PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF CLINT STIFF, DALLAS

    PROVENANCE:
    Christie's, London, June 18, 1831, lot 137;
    Clarkson Stanfield, RA, Hampstead, possibly acquired from the above;
    Martin Colnaghi, London, acquired from the above;
    Sale: Robinson & Fisher, London, November 19, 1908, lot 111;
    Eugéne Kraemer, Paris;
    Sale: Trianon Palace, Paris, March 14, 1962, 50 bis;
    With Parisian art market;
    Acquired from the above by the current owner.

    LITERATURE:
    K. Garlick, Sir Thomas Lawrence: A Complete Catalogue of the Oil Paintings, Oxford, 1989, discussed under cat. no. 650, p. 253.

    The painting is recorded in Kenneth Garlick's catalogue raisonné of Thomas Lawrence as a reduced-scale studio copy after Lawrence's painting of Pius VII (1819, Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, Windsor Castle) by Lawrence's close follower and studio assistant John Simpson.

    Condition Report*: There appears to be light craquelure throughout as well as surface grime with accretions; a few scattered abrasions and three small cracks in prepared mahogany panel, two in upper right of chair; a faint surface scratch at right top edge; under UV exam, there appears to be scattered small spots of inpainting, most notably three in top of chair; in figure, there appears to be a tiny dot of inpainting to the right of figure's nose and another in chin. Framed Dimensions 55.75 X 42 Inches
    *Heritage Auctions strives to provide as much information as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. Please note that we do not de-frame lots estimated at $1,000 or less and may not be able to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and shall not be liable for any damage/scratches to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or art that has slipped in frames. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions of Auction.

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    December, 2015
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