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John Alexander
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Alexander
- Portrait of John Belsches of Invermay, three-quarter-length, standing in an interior, wearing a grey coat over a richly embroidered red waistcoat, resting his right hand on a book
- signed and dated lower left: Alexr: pinxit A:D:1739.;
inscribed on the letter: To/ Mr:John Belfches/ Advocatt/ Edin - oil on canvas
Literature
List of Portraits at Fettercairn House, 1924, p. 11 (Long Passage).
Condition
The following condition report is provided by Henry Gentle who is an external specialist and not an employee of Sotheby's:
The original canvas has been lined and the paint, although raised, is secure and stable. The stretcher marks are pronounced and there is a loss of tension resulting is a slight bulge to the bottom of the painting.
The paint layer is well preserved with only moderate abraded thinness visible to the more delicate shadows of the sitter's face , hands and wig and one or two small defined areas.
The glazes to the brocade of the waistcoat have been slightly compromised and removal of the degraded and discoloured varnish would improve tonality.
Overall, the painting is well preserved and structurally sound.
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"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."