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Follower of Enoch Seeman
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Follower of Enoch Seeman
- Portrait of Elizabeth Allen (d. 1759), three-quarter-length, seated by an organ, wearing a blue dress, holding a sheet of music
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Probably the gift of Rebecca Ogilvy (1719 - 1804) widow of John, Master of Pitsligo (1723-1781) 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. [ii] Portrait of Lady Mary Allen, 2nd Wife of 4th Lord / 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. 6 (Long Passage).
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 6 (Long Passage).
Condition
The painting has a firm relining, the paint surface is relatively clean and the varnish is only slightly discoloured. There are some small areas of discoloured retouching in the white of the sitter's right sleeve. Inspection under ultraviolet light reveals little intervention, save for some strengthening around the sitter's arms, and retouching to a small area in the landscape, left, and to a small surface scratch and area of craquelure, upper right. In overall good condition. Offered in a carved and gilt wood 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
Elizabeth Allen was the second wife of Alexander, 4th Lord Forbes of Pitsligo (1678-1762) (see lot 109).