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PETER CROSS | Portrait of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch (1649-1685)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth and Buccleuch (1649-1685)
- Watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, gilt-metal frame;signed with the artist's monogram centre right, inscribed in an old hand verso: James douk of / monmoth 1681 [sic]
- 85 by 68 mm.
Provenance
Sale, London, Bonham's, 12 July 1993, lot 280
Condition
In good order, save rubbing around the margins which has caused a sheen around the margins.
"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
James Scott was the eldest illegitimate son of Charles II, born to Lucy Walters in Holland in 1649. Following the Restoration, he came to London and in 1663 was created Duke of Monmouth. In the same year, he married Anne Scott, Countess of Buccleuch (1651-1732), whose name he took.