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British School, 1776
Estimate
500 - 800 GBP
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Description
- British School, 1776
- Portrait of Captain, the Hon. William Leslie (1751-1777); together with a portrait of a lady, probably his sister Lady Jane Stuart, née Leslie (1753-1829), circa 1780
- Each watercolour on ivory; he held in a gilt-metal frame, inscribed: Who can refrain from tears? Killed Prince-town Jany 3rd 1777, the reverse with blue and grey agate; she in a decorated bright-cut gold frame, the reverse with a memorial, with figures surrounding a tomb, inscribed: CAPT. WM. LESLIE OB Jany 3 1777 AE 26
- The first: 32 by 25 mm; the second 47 by 37 mm
Condition
These miniatures are in generally good condition. there has perhaps been some slight fading to the more delicate pigments but if this is the case, this is very minor.
There glass on both is dirty.
"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 Hon. William Leslie was the second son of David, 8th Earl of Leven and 5th Earl of Melville. He fought in the American War of Independence with the 17th Foot, a regiment that his uncle, Brigadier General Alexander Leslie, was the commanding officer. During the battle of Princeton, 3rd January 1777, he was mortally wounded and died at Pluckemin the following morning. He was buried with full military honours in the village graveyard. His younger sister, Lady Jane, married Sir John Stuart of Fettercairn (1752-1821) in 1775.