- 808
English School, 1587
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- English School, 1587
- Portrait of a member of the Haselfoote family, three-quarter length, wearing black with a white ruff, resting his hand on a book
- inscribed upper right: Ano AEtatis svae ·28 : 1·5·8·7· (AE in ligature), and charged upper left with the arms of the Peacock and Haselfoote families
- oil on panel
Condition
The following condition report is provided by Hamish Dewar who is an external specialist and not an employee of Sotheby's: The panel is uncradled. The paint surface is uneven and has a slightly raised craquelure pattern, small areas of which are lifting. Inspection under ultra-violet light shows an extremely opaque and discoloured varnish layer making it not possible to see clearly retouchings which may be beneath these varnish layers. The painting appears to be in reasonably good condition. The work is framed.
"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 coat of arms in the upper left corner of this painting identify the sitter as a member of the Haselfoote family, most likely to be William Haselfoote, first son of Thomas Haselfoote of London, and grandson of John Haselfoote and Alice Pecocke (or Peacock). William Haselfoote was born in 1559 and married Maude, daughter of Francis Kynaston M.P., in 1587, the year this portrait was painted.
The Pecocke arms are first recorded in association with Sir Stephen Pecocke, Lord Mayor of London between 1532–33, and feature a peacock crest and peacock heads. When Sir Stephen's daughter, Alice, married John Haselfoote, these arms were combined with those of her husband's family – four lozenges joined in a cross, alternating in gold and black.