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Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Circle of Sir Peter Paul Rubens
- Head studies of a young man
- bears inventory number twice at the lower left and lower right: 261
- oil on paper, laid down on oak panel
- 11in by 15in
Provenance
Possibly William Kerr, 3rd Earl of Lothian (1605-75), or Robert Kerr, 1st Marquess of Lothian (1636-1703);
Certainly in the collection of William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian (1690–1767), by 1726, when recorded in the inventory;
Thence by descent.
Certainly in the collection of William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian (1690–1767), by 1726, when recorded in the inventory;
Thence by descent.
Literature
Newbattle Abbey inventory, c. 1726/27;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 1752 ('two heads ... Lucca Jordano');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, c. 1788;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 261;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 261 (Front Stairs);
J.M. Gray, Notes on the Art Treasures at Newbattle Abbey, Mid-Lothian, Edinburgh 1887, p. 43 (as by Jacob Jordaens);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 261 (Front Stairs);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 43 (as by Jacob Jordaens, Staircase);
Monteviot House inventory, 14 July 1989, no. 261 (as by Jacob Jordaens, Library).
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 1752 ('two heads ... Lucca Jordano');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, c. 1788;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 261;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 261 (Front Stairs);
J.M. Gray, Notes on the Art Treasures at Newbattle Abbey, Mid-Lothian, Edinburgh 1887, p. 43 (as by Jacob Jordaens);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 261 (Front Stairs);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 43 (as by Jacob Jordaens, Staircase);
Monteviot House inventory, 14 July 1989, no. 261 (as by Jacob Jordaens, Library).
Condition
The paper has been unevenly laid onto the panel which has resulted in some tenting of the paint surface. There are no major damages, and in otherwise seemingly fair condition. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals only minor strengthening and retouchings particularly in the shoulders and hair and profile in the centre.
Offered in a carved and plaster gilt gallery frame in fair condition.
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"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."