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Allan Ramsay
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Allan Ramsay
- Portrait of Colin Campbell of Monzie, half length, wearing a blue coat
signed and dated lower right: A. Ramsay / 1749
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Thomas Agnew & Son, London, 1923;
Knoedler, London;
William Doyle Galleries, New York, 1990
Knoedler, London;
William Doyle Galleries, New York, 1990
Literature
A. Smart, Allan Ramsay; A Complete Catalogue of his Paintings, London and New Haven 1999, no. 72, p. 86, fig. 306, p. 297
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in very good condition. There do not appear to be any areas of paint loss or visible over painting.
ULTRAVIOLET
Examination under ultraviolet light reveals an old and slightly opaque varnish overall. There is an area of retouching to the right of the sitter's nose, in the dark area of flesh tone denunciating the shadow cast by nose. There are a small number of very minor scattered retouches overall, and there is some strengthening along the top of the sitter's right holder. Otherwise the painting appears to be in good, original condition.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded 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 3rd son of Sir Colin Campbell, 1st Bt. of Abercuchill (d.1704). He was commissioner of customs for Edinburgh, a position he recieved largely through the interests of the Earl of Ilay, later 3rd Duke of Argyll, who had been painted by Ramsay in 1744.