Sir Henry Raeburn R.A.

Sir G.H. Dalrymple-Horn-Elphinstone, Bart.;
Mrs. Kinderman Walker, London;
Harland-Peck collection, London, 1920;
With Jacques Seligmann & Co., New York;
C.S. Wadsworth Trust;
By whom sold ("Wadsworth Trust Paintings and Works of Art"), New York, Sotheby Parke Bernet, 11 December 1948, lot 59;
There purchased by the family of the present owner.

Sir. W. Armstrong, Sir Henry Raeburn, London and New York 1901, p. 99;
J. Greig, Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A., London 1911, p. 51.

Relined and under a dirty, dry varnish. due to the relining, the surface has been slightly pressed and the pattern of the canvas weave is visible throughout, but this is not too distracting. there is an area of what appears to be discolored retouching on her chest and another area, also of possible broad retouching, on gown just below sash. the paint surface has been generally well retained and figure reads well. ultraviolet light shows some additional scattered small areas of retouching in background. In an elaborately carved and gilt wood frame with some losses and breaks.
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.

We are grateful to Dr. Duncan Thomson for confirming the attribution of the present work, based on photographs. Dr. Thomson dates the work to the late 1790's.