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JOHN HOSKINS | Portrait of James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 4th Duke of Lennox (1612-1655), circa 1640
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Portrait of James Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 4th Duke of Lennox (1612-1655), circa 1640
- Watercolour and bodycolour, heightened with gold paint on vellum, mounted on card, gilt-metal frame;signed with the artist's monogram: IH
- 74 by 60 mm.
Provenance
By family descent to Esme Ivo Bligh, 9th Earl of Darnley (1886-1955);
sale, London, Sotheby's, 19 October 1950, lot 28;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 June 1980, lot 81
sale, London, Sotheby's, 19 October 1950, lot 28;
sale, London, Sotheby's, 30 June 1980, lot 81
Exhibited
London, 1887, no. 536 (lent by the 6th Earl of Darnley)
Literature
Reynolds, 1999, p. 116
Condition
Some of the gold border has rubbed away. There is a 2mm diameter hole in the velum in the sitter's hair, which has been in filled. In the sky in the region of 2 o'clock there has been some staining (possibly glue) that runs across cloud and the blue sky.
"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
Another version of this miniature, unsigned and showing a slightly narrow field of vision, is in the Royal Collection.1 It is possible that the background represents Eton Collage Chapel to the left, and Windsor Castle to the right. 1. RCIN 420103