After Sir Anthony van Dyck

10^th Earl of Northumberland;
By whom given to his employee Sir John Northcote, 1st Baronet (d. 1676);
Thence by descent to the Earl of Iddesleigh;
By whom given to his daughter, the present owner.

STRUCTURE The canvas has been lined. PAINT SURFACE The painting appears to be in good condition. There is some minor frame abrasion to the edges of the canvas, as well as some minor retouching to the upper left of the picture. There is some minor very abrasion to the sitters costume. ULTRAVIOLET Examination under ultraviolet light reveals a slightly discoloured and opaque varnish overall, but no signs of further recent retouching. FRAME Held in a gilded wooden 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.
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A 17th-century copy after Van Dyck's original in Petworth House, Sussex (see S.J. Barnes et al., Van Dyck, New Haven 2004, p. 455, cat. no. IV.38).

Lucy, Countess of Carlisle was the daughter of the 9th Earl of Northumberland (see Provenance).