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William Staveley
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- William Staveley
- Portraits of Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt. (1739-1806); Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. (1773-1828); and Lt. Colonel Hay
- all signed and dated on the reverse: W. Staveley 1790 and 1791
all inscribed with the identities of the sitters on the reverse - each oil on paper, laid on board, oval
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. 4. Portraits of Sir John Hay of Haystoun & Lt Col. Hay, his brothers in law';
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 4 ('Lt. Colonel Hay in red uniform'; Library).
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 4 ('Lt. Colonel Hay in red uniform'; Library).
Condition
The three oval portraits are glazed and individually framed. They have much surface dirt and seemingly some old water damage and traces of woodworm. There are a few old tears and creases in the paper throughout. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals minor strengthenings throughout and some retouchings to the creases and tears.
"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
The 1924 inventory lists two portraits by Staveley: Sir John Hay (d. 1830) and Lt. Colonel Hay. The inscriptions on the reverse of the present three pictures, however, identify the sitters as Sir William Forbes, father and son, and Colonel Hay, indicating that there were additional portraits of the Hay family, by Staveley, in the collection.