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John Michael Wright
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Michael Wright
- Portrait of Robert, Lord Bruce, later 2nd Earl of Elgin and 1st Earl of Ailesbury (c.1623/7-1685)
- inscribed upper left on a cartelino: Robert Lord Bruce afterwards / Earle of Ailsebury and Elgin, drawne / at y age of 17 by Wright of Rome
- oil on canvas
Exhibited
Edinburgh, National Portrait Gallery of Scotland, J. M. Wright, 1982, no.1
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition. There is evidence of an old thick varnish overall. There would appear to be a repaired abrasion to the left of the sitter, visible only under raking light.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the opacity of the varnish which itself makes further inspection difficult, however there seems to be some old minor scattered retouching overall.
FRAME
Held in a carved wood frame.
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"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 present portrait is the earliest known work by the artist, who probably reached Rome in 1642 in the company James Alban Gibbes. He became a member of the Academy of St Luke in Rome in 1648 and stayed until 1653 or 1654, when he travelled to Flanders.