- 158
Follower of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Peter Paul Rubens
- Head of an old man
- inventory number 78 etched into the reverse
- oil on paper laid down on panel
- 17 3/8 in by 13 1/4 in
Provenance
George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1746–1816), by 1800;
Thence by descent.
Thence by descent.
Exhibited
Wellesley (Mass.), Davis Museum, on long term loan.
Literature
Possibly Anon., 'Pictures and Articles of Curiosity', in Inventory of the Contents of Warwick Castle, (Warwickshire Record Office CR1886/466), ms., circa 1800, n.p. ('Rubens – head, school of '), hanging in the chapel passage, or ('Rubens – head of an old man'), in the Compass Window;
Possibly Anon., Inventory of the Contents of Warwick Castle, ms., 1806, in the Compass Window;
Possibly W. Field, An Historical and Descriptive Account of Leamington Spa, Warwick 1815, either p. 204 ('Head of an old man, by Rubens'), in the Compass Window; or p. 208 ('Head - in the manner of Rubens'), as in the Chapel passage, side opposite the window;
Possibly H. T. Cooke, An Historical and Descriptive Guide to Warwick Castle…, Warwick 1847, p. 81 (‘Head of St. Peter, by VanDyck’), in the Passage and Staircase;
Possibly W. Kendall, Inventory of Warwick Castle, ms., 1853, in the Boudoir;
Anon, Inventory of Warwick Castle, ms., circa 1860, in the Boudoir;
Possibly F. E. Warwick, ‘Warwick Castle’, in The Pall Mall Magazine, vol. XI, January – April 1897, p. 39 (‘Head of St Jerome by Rubens’), in the Boudoir; or p. 39 (‘Head of an Old Man by Rubens’), in the Compass Room;
Possibly Anon, Inventory of the contents of Warwick Castle, ms., 1900, in the Chapel Passage and Compass Room.
Possibly Anon., Inventory of the Contents of Warwick Castle, ms., 1806, in the Compass Window;
Possibly W. Field, An Historical and Descriptive Account of Leamington Spa, Warwick 1815, either p. 204 ('Head of an old man, by Rubens'), in the Compass Window; or p. 208 ('Head - in the manner of Rubens'), as in the Chapel passage, side opposite the window;
Possibly H. T. Cooke, An Historical and Descriptive Guide to Warwick Castle…, Warwick 1847, p. 81 (‘Head of St. Peter, by VanDyck’), in the Passage and Staircase;
Possibly W. Kendall, Inventory of Warwick Castle, ms., 1853, in the Boudoir;
Anon, Inventory of Warwick Castle, ms., circa 1860, in the Boudoir;
Possibly F. E. Warwick, ‘Warwick Castle’, in The Pall Mall Magazine, vol. XI, January – April 1897, p. 39 (‘Head of St Jerome by Rubens’), in the Boudoir; or p. 39 (‘Head of an Old Man by Rubens’), in the Compass Room;
Possibly Anon, Inventory of the contents of Warwick Castle, ms., 1900, in the Chapel Passage and Compass Room.
Condition
The panel is uncradled, stable and flat with one centimetre editions on both upper and lower edges. The paint surface is in good condition with thick impasto and details well preserved. There is a very thick gesso ground which has split down the centre and cracked in two lines along the edges, all of which has been repaired. The joins between the panel and its editions have also slightly split. There is a thick old varnish and a few old scattered retouchings. There is a tiny chip in the lower right corner, hidden by the 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."