- 11
English School
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- English School
- Portrait of James Montagu (c.1608-1665) son of Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester
- later inscribed u. r: James Montague / of Lackham son / of Henry Earl / of Manchester.
- oil on canvas
half length, wearing a breast plate, a white shirt and a red scarf around his waist
Provenance
By descent to the sitter's daughter Mary who married Thomas Ewer of Bushey Hall, Hertfordshire;
by descent to Jane, his daughter, who married Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftsbury on 29th August 1709;
Thence by descent to Anthony Ashley Cooper, 10th Earl of Shaftsbury, his sale, Christie's 24th July 1980, lot 3
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition with no apparent marks or abrasions.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals scattered re-touching throughout, most notably to the lower part of the canvas and a line of re-touching just above the sitter's head.
FRAME
Held in a gilt plaster frame.
"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 sitter was the third son of Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester. On 11th November 1635 he married Mary, daughter of Sir Robert Baynard of Lackham, Wiltshire, from whom he inherited the Lackham estates.