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M.D. Hout
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- M.D. Hout
- Portrait of Thomas Belasyse, aged 24, later 1st Earl Fauconberg (1627-1700)
- signed lower left: M. D. HOVT and further inscribed in a later hand: A . 22 / ANo 1651
- oil on panel, in a painted oval
- 73.5 by 59 cm.; 29 by 23ΒΌ in.
Provenance
Baron Brevilliers, Brussels;
R. Abel Smith by whom sold, London, Christie's, 28 March 1924, lot 42 (as 'Honthorst' to Hyde for £21);
With M. Knoedler & Co., London;
Prince Alfred Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst (1889-1948) by 1939;
Important Paintings from Private Collections Sale, New York, Anderson Galleries, 20 April 1939, lot 12 (to Tross for $1,100);
Dr. Ernest L. Tross, Hollywood, California.
R. Abel Smith by whom sold, London, Christie's, 28 March 1924, lot 42 (as 'Honthorst' to Hyde for £21);
With M. Knoedler & Co., London;
Prince Alfred Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst (1889-1948) by 1939;
Important Paintings from Private Collections Sale, New York, Anderson Galleries, 20 April 1939, lot 12 (to Tross for $1,100);
Dr. Ernest L. Tross, Hollywood, California.
Condition
The support consists of three vertical panels which have been cradled. There are some retouchings along the joins, some light strengthening to the background around the top of the head, some small retouchings in the face and minor scattered retouchings elsewhere. The painting is in excellent overall condition.
"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
Despite his family’s prevailing Royalist sympathies, Thomas Belasyse became a strong adherent of Oliver Cromwell, marrying his third daughter, Mary in 1657 and serving as a Colonel in Lambert’s regiment of horse. After the protector’s death Belasyse safeguarded his interests through self-imposed exile in France before returning to meet General Monck as he marched through Yorkshire. The General named him Colonel of Heselrigge’s regiment and after the Restoration he was taken into favour despite his Cromwellian connections. A rapid series of promotions followed and he was appointed a member of the Privy Council of Charles II, Captain of the Guard and Ambassador in Venice. As one of the noblemen to invite William of Orange to England he was raised to the rank of Earl on 9th April 1689.