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David Scougal
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- David Scougal
- Portrait of Lady Mary Campbell, Countess of Breadalbane
- bears erroneous monogram 'LS' lower right and later inscribed upper left: Mary Countess of Breadalbane / Daughter of Archibald Marquis / of Argyll Ano. 1681.
- oil on canvas, in a painted oval
Provenance
By descent from the sitter to John Campbell, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane (1796-1862), and removed from his appartments at Holyrood Palace on 16th May 1860 to Taymouth Castle;
Thence by descent to Thomas George Breadelbane Morgan-Grenville-Gavin, Langton, Duns, Berwickshire;
His sale, London, Christie's, 27th March 1925, lot 165 (sold with another portrait, bt. by Gooden & Fox for £36.15).
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. There is no apparent damage or loss of paint. There is a faint pentimenti in the upper right of the canvas, where an old inscription has been painted over.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals some very minor flecks of strengthening in the costume and face. There is a very discoloured and opaque uneven varnish overall. This has been largely removed from the face and body.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded frame.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com.
"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
The sitter was the daughter of Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll (1607-1661) and his wife Lady Mary Douglas. In 1657 she married George Sinclair 6th Earl of Caithness who died in 1676. She married secondly in 1678 John Campbell, 1st Earl of Breadalbane (1635-1717).