Herman Saftleven

Coggeshall family of Milton and Bengall, Suffolk, according to the wax seal fixed to the reverse of the panel;
Probably acquired by Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, 8th Bt., 1st Baron Hesketh (1881-1944), prior to 1923;
Thence by direct family descent.

Probably, Anon. compiler, An Inventory of the Mansion and Contents, Easton Neston House, Towcester, 1923, typed document (Family Archive), as located in the Small Drawing Room;
Probably, Archibald Phillips, 16, Conduit Street, London W.1., Inventory and Valuation of the Household Furniture, Ornamental Effects, Pictures and other items at Easton Neston House, Towcester, Northants, February 1927, typed document (Family Archive), as located in the Small Drawing Room;
W. Schulz, Herman Saftleven, 1982, p. 146, cat. no 82, where listed as located at Easton Neston.

"The following condition report has been provided by Henry Gentle, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. The oak panel is in very good condition. The paint layer is raised along the horizontal wood grain. There is minor loss along the top edge and badly restored loss to the lower right corner. The dark wood grain is visible through the paint surface in some areas. The painting is in a good original and untouched condition. The varnish is degraded and discoloured and removing it would improve the tonality. Offered in a carved gilt wood frame in good condition."
"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."