Kenneth Macleay, R.S.A.

SHEET The sheet has been stuck down at the edges to the mount. Slightly undulating; minor discolouration. MEDIUM Minor fading but generally well preserved FRAME Held in a simple wood frame; under glass
"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.
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Kenneth McLeay was a Scottish painter of genre subjects and portraiture. In 1822 he began his art training, as many of his contemporary countrymen did, at the Trustees Academy in Edinburgh. Following his graduation, he established a reputation as a portrait painter, working at first as a painter of miniatures although he soon saw the benefit of painting on a larger scale to rival the competition posed by the advances in portrait photography. He was made an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1826 when he was only twenty-four, but resigned soon afterwards and was re-elected in 1829. One of his most acclaimed undertakings was to produce a series of watercolour drawings of figures in Highland costume for Queen Victoria, which were published in 1870.