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Peter Oliver
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter Oliver
- Portrait of a young Gentleman, traditionally identified as a member of the Egerton family
- watercolour and bodycolour on vellum
- 3.7 by 2.9 cm; 1 1/2 by 1 1/4 in.
Provenance
Possibly Elizabeth Egerton, née Butterfield (b. 1710);
Arthur Claydon Butterfield (b. 1887);
By family descent.
Arthur Claydon Butterfield (b. 1887);
By family descent.
Condition
The colours of this work have survived well, not only in the vivid blue and green of the background and coat, but also the blue of the boy's eyes and the red of his lips. There are some minor areas of surface damage, where tiny amounts of pigment have been lost, these are all visible on the catalogue reproduction. The careful execution of the boy's hairline is still intact, and the detail lace of his collar is fantastically crisp.
UV light shows a touch of restrengthening on the shadow of the the jaw and the cheekbone.
There is a slight natural wave in the vellum.
This work is beautifully preserved for its age. It is sold unframed.
"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
This miniature can stylistically be dated to circa 1620 and has traditionally been identified as depicting a member of the Egerton family, from whom the current owners are descended. The most high-profile figure from that family was Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley, who served as Lord Chancellor between 1593 and 1617. Born in 1540, he married three times and it is possible, although not proven, that this miniature depicts a son from his third marriage, in 1600, to Alice, widow of Ferdinando, Earl of Derby (d. 1636). Descendants of Viscount Brackley lived at Tatton Park in Cheshire.