- 123
Attributed to George Gower
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- George Gower
- Portrait of Jennet Parkinson, wife of Cuthbert Hesketh of Whitehill, Lancashire
- charged with her husband's coat of arms and inscribed upper left: God hath appointed. And I am / contented.; and further inscribed and dated upper right: ANNO DNI 1580. / NON ANo ÆTATIS SUÆ / 40 12 and further inscribed on the verso: Jennit Daughter of Jno Parkinson Esq / of Whimney Clough / Wife to Cuthbert Hesketh Esq of / Whitehill in the County of Lancaster / and of Heslington in the County of York
- oil on panel
- 59.5 by 51 cm.; 23½ by 20 in.
Provenance
By descent in the Hesketh family, Heslington Hall, Yorkshire, to Anne, daughter and co-heir of Thomas Hesketh of Heslington (d. 1708), who married in 1692 Lieutenant Colonel James Yarburgh (d. 1728) of Snaith Hall, Yorkshire;
Thence by descent to Mary Elizabeth Yarburgh (d. 1884) eldest daughter and co-heir of George John Yarburgh (1811-1875), who married in 1862 George William Bateson, later Bateson de Yarburgh, 2nd Baron Deramore of Belvoir (1823-1893);
Thence by descent in the Deramore family to the present owner.
Thence by descent to Mary Elizabeth Yarburgh (d. 1884) eldest daughter and co-heir of George John Yarburgh (1811-1875), who married in 1862 George William Bateson, later Bateson de Yarburgh, 2nd Baron Deramore of Belvoir (1823-1893);
Thence by descent in the Deramore family to the present owner.
Condition
The catalogue illustration is representative, thought the colours are slightly stronger. The picture is painted on a stable three piece panel, vertically joined, which is flat but for a very negligible bow. The paint surface appears to be in very good overall condition with no apparent damage or loss of paint visible to the naked eye except for one very minor paint loss at the panels edge under the frame next to the inscription upper right. Under a raking light there is evidence of retouching to the panel joins running through the sitter's shoulders. There is a discoloured varnish overall. Examination under ultraviolet reveals some very minor old scattered flecks of retouching to the background. There is also retouching to the panel joins which is more pronounced where they intersect the costume. Otherwise there are old minor flecks of retouching to the face, below the lower lip, to the right most part of the forehead and to the left cheek. Ultraviolet also confirms the presence of the discoloured varnish which hinders further inspection however the painting appears to be in great overall condition for a work of this date. Offered in a painted black and gold wood frame in good overall condition.
"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."