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Hugh Douglas Hamilton
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Hugh Douglas Hamilton
- Henry Benedict Stuart, Cardinal York (1725-1807)
- oil on paper, laid on panel, oval
Provenance
By descent at Cullen House, Banffshire, to John Charles Ogilvy-Grant, 7th Earl of Seafield;
by whom bequeathed to Major William Baird of Lennoxlove;
thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Glasgow, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, The Palace of History: Scottish Exhibition of National History, Art and Industry, 1911
Condition
STRUCTURE
The paper has been laid down.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition, with no apparent damage or loss of paint.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals one small, very minor area of retouching in the background, centre right. Otherwise the painting appears to be untouched.
FRAME
Held in a gilded, rectangular wooden frame. the picture is glazed.
To speak to a specialist about this lot please contact Julian Gascoigne on +44 (0)207 293 5482, or at julian.gascoigne@sothebys.com, or Ludo Shaw Stewart on +44 (0)207 293 5816, or at ludovic.shawstewart@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.
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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."