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John Hoppner, R.A.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- John Hoppner, R.A.
- Portrait of General Sir George Murray (1772-1846), half-length
- oil on canvas
Provenance
By descent in the family of the sitter to Sir Patrick Keith Murray, 8th Bt. of Ochtertyre (1835-1921);
With M. Knoedler & Co., New York, August 1911;
C.L. Fischer, London, by 1914;
With Edward Speelman Ltd., London, by 1958.
With M. Knoedler & Co., New York, August 1911;
C.L. Fischer, London, by 1914;
With Edward Speelman Ltd., London, by 1958.
Exhibited
Bath, British Fine Arts Club, Art Treasures Exhibition, 29 May - 7 June 1958, no. 364.
Literature
W. McKay and W. Robert, Supplement and index to John Hoppner, R.A, London 1914, p. 37.
Condition
The canvas has been relined, the paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish slightly dull and uneven. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals minor restoration. The painting is in overall very good condition. Offered in an English carved and gilt wood with numerous losses.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
Sir George Murray was the younger son of Sir William Murray, 5th Bt. of Ochtertyre, and was reportedly, after his friend and comrade, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, 'the most respected soldier of his time in Britain.'1 He was a Major-General and Colonel of the 1st Royals among numerous other positions, and made his considerable reputation during the Peninsular War when Quartermaster-General to Wellington. He was also an MP for Perthshire from 1824-32 and Colonial Secretary from 1828-30, during which time the colony of Western Australia was founded - Murray Mount and the Murray River bear his name, and the city of Perth was so-called in honour of Murray's Scottish constituency.
1. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, online edition, January 2008 (access date: 23 March 2017).