- 193
English School, 17th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- English School, 17th Century
- Portrait of Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox and 1st Duke of Richmond (1574–1624), bust-length, wearing a lace ruff
- oil on oak panel
Provenance
By descent in the family of the present owner for at least two generations.
Condition
The panel is uncradled, and very slightly bowed but stable. It is composed of three vertical planks joined with butterfly battens (visible in the catalogue illustration). The paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish is uneven. There are two small losses in the lower right and upper left corners. There are areas of moderate blistering in both lower corners. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals retouching throughout the sitter's face, beard and ruff, and scattered in the background. Offered in a plain gilt wood frame with some losses.
"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 portrait relates to that of the Duke of Richmond in a double portrait of him and his wife by Paul van Somer, recorded at Parham Park, Pulborough, Sussex (Heinz Archive, London).