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Thomas Murray
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Murray
- Portrait of Rebecca Norton (circa 1683-1731), three-quarter-length, seated in a landscape, wearing a green dress and blue cloak
- signed lower right: Murray P.
and inscribed on the reverse: Rebecca Norton 1st wife/ 4 Lord Pitsligo/ Murray Pinx. - oil on canvas, in a carved silvered frame
Provenance
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. [i] Portrait of Rebecca Norton 1st Wife of 4th Lord Pitsligo / all the portraits in (3) were given to Sir William by the widow of the Master of Pitsligo';
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 5 (Drawing Room).
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 5 (Drawing Room).
ENGRAVED
Emery Walker Ltd., 1930.
Condition
The canvas has been lined, the paint surface is slightly dirty and the varnish is only slightly discoloured. Parts of the impasto paintwork are very well-preserved. There are some pinprick, discoloured retouchings in the sitter's forehead and chest. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals very little intervention. The painting is in overall very good condition. Offered in a carved and silvered frame in good condition.
"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
Rebecca was the daughter of John Norton, and first wife of the Alexander Forbes, 4th Lord of Pitsligo (1678-1762) (see lot 109), with whom she had one son, John, Master of Pitsligo (c.1713–1781).