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Giles Hussey
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Giles Hussey
- Portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, 'The Younger Pretender' (1720-1788)
- Pencil and grey wash on vellum
- 163 by 112 mm
Provenance
Mathew Smith, Lieutenant Governor of the Tower (according to an old label);
Watson;
his sale, London, Christie's, 1 May 1812, lot 73, bt. Maynard;
Maynard;
by whom sold to James, 10th Baron Arundell of Wardour (1785-1834);
by family descent until John, 16th Baron Arundell of Wardour (1907-1944);
his executor's sale, Salisbury, Woolley and Wallis, 4 June 1948, lot 566, bt. Warner;
Roger Warner (1910-2008);
his executor's sale, London Christie's, South Kensington, 21 January 2009, lot 220
Watson;
his sale, London, Christie's, 1 May 1812, lot 73, bt. Maynard;
Maynard;
by whom sold to James, 10th Baron Arundell of Wardour (1785-1834);
by family descent until John, 16th Baron Arundell of Wardour (1907-1944);
his executor's sale, Salisbury, Woolley and Wallis, 4 June 1948, lot 566, bt. Warner;
Roger Warner (1910-2008);
his executor's sale, London Christie's, South Kensington, 21 January 2009, lot 220
Condition
The Prince's face has been very well preserved. However, to the right (in the background, hair, and parts of the armour), there are a number of skilful restorations. There are a small number of minor scattered fox marks. The edge of the sheet is uneven, and the work is laid down.
"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 drawing of Prince Charles Edward Stuart as a young man in armour, is one of two on vellum that are known. The other was given by Queen Mary to George VI and is now in the Royal Collection. It was possibly executed in 1745, when Hussey met with the Prince before his return to France.1
The Arundells were close friends of Hussey and their acquisition of the drawing in 1812 and subsequent framing indicates its importance to them. The work remained in the collection until the death of the last Lord Arundell in 1948.
This work is the only drawing of the Prince, shown wearing armour, that is recorded in the Walter Blaikie Archive, which was assembled in the late 19th century and now belongs to the National Library of Scotland.
1. J. Shackelton, A Portrait of Giles Hussey, Dorset 1999, p. 61