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Scottish School, 17th century
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Scottish School, 17th century
- Portrait of Alexander, 3rd Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (b. circa 1655-90), half-length, wearing armour and a white stock
- oil on canvas, in a carved Sunderland frame
Provenance
Both probably the gift of Rebecca Ogilvy (1719-1804) widow of John, Master of Pitsligo (1723-81) to Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt. (1739-1806).
Literature
Will of Sir William Forbes 6th Bart: of Pitsligo [typed transcript n.d. taken from a manuscript from circa 1806] 'Disposition of Pictures, trinkets etc. to his Eldest Son / no. 3. Four Portraits of the Lords of Pitsligo / (3) were given to Sir William by the widow of the Master of Pitsligo';
Lady Jane Grey Forbes Trefusis, Happy Hours in a Scottish Home, Edinburgh 1902, p. 32;
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 2 (Library).
Lady Jane Grey Forbes Trefusis, Happy Hours in a Scottish Home, Edinburgh 1902, p. 32;
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 2 (Library).
Condition
Illustrated top:
Painting is quite substantially worn in places with significant subsequent restoration notably on the collar, forehead and darker parts of the armour. His right cheek has also undergone quite extensive retouching.
Illustrated bottom:
Canvas slightly loose at the top. Paint surface generally ok, somewhere in the dark and some retouching repair throughout the face, particularly to his left cheek, which has suffered from wear.
"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
Sold together with a portrait of Alexander, 2nd Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (b. circa 1633-90), from the circle of George Jamesone; oil on canvas; 60.5 x 47.7 cm.; 23 3/4 x 18 7/8 in.; inscribed on the reverse: Alexr: 2: Lord Pitsligo/ AEtatis.31./ 1664; and recorded in the List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 2 (Library).