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Sir Henry Raeburn R.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Sir Henry Raeburn R.A.
- Portrait of the Honorable Charles Francis Stuart
- with the artist's initials HR and the sitter's initials C.F.S. (on the reverse)
- oil on canvas
- 30 by 25 in.
- 76.2 by 63.5 cm
Provenance
Sale: Christie's, London, April 27, 1901, lot 56
M. Knoedler and Co., London
Sale: Sotheby's, London, March 13, 1985, lot 72
M. Knoedler and Co., London
Sale: Sotheby's, London, March 13, 1985, lot 72
Condition
In good condition. Canvas is not lined. Fine craquelure, some surface dirt. Some marks from stretcher bar UV: A few very minor spots of inpainting.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Charles Francis Stuart was the fourth and youngest son of Alexander, tenth Lord Blantyre. Born in 1780, he was called to the bar and served as Master of Chancery in India. On the reverse of the picture are Raeburn's cipher and well as the sitter's initials. Also attached are instructions from Stuart to his banker to transfer £105 to Raeburn. The portrait is known in other versions, including one painted by Sir Martin Shee.