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Attributed to Godfried Schalcken
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Godfried Schalcken
- Head of a youth, possibly Saint John the Evangelist
- signed lower right: G. Schalcken.
inscribed again lower right by a later hand: G. Schalcken
inscribed with inventory numbers lower right and left: 272 - oil on paper laid on oak panel
- 16in by 12½in
Head and shoulders, holding a silver cup
Provenance
Possibly William Kerr, 3rd Earl of Lothian (1605-75), or Robert Kerr, 1st Marquess of Lothian (1636-1703);
Probably in the collection of William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian (1690–1767), by 1726, when recorded in the inventory;
Thence by descent.
Probably in the collection of William Kerr, 3rd Marquess of Lothian (1690–1767), by 1726, when recorded in the inventory;
Thence by descent.
Literature
Probably Newbattle Abbey inventory, c. 1726/27 ('A picture of Rosamond by G. Schalken junior');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 272;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 272 ('Portrait of a woman holding a cup, by Schalcken', Inner Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 272 (Inner Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 76 ('Bust of a woman holding a cup', Inner Hall);
Monteviot House inventory, 14 July 1989, no. 272 (as by Godfried Schalcken, Study).
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 272;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 272 ('Portrait of a woman holding a cup, by Schalcken', Inner Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 272 (Inner Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 76 ('Bust of a woman holding a cup', Inner Hall);
Monteviot House inventory, 14 July 1989, no. 272 (as by Godfried Schalcken, Study).
Condition
The panel in uncradled and flat. There is vertical lines of tenting in the paint surface in the upper right corner and along the right margin that would require some attention. The varnish even but somewhat discoloured. Inspection under ultra violet light reveals very little because the varnish fluoresces opaque. There is a V shaped area of retouching visible, measuring 4 x 5 cm. in the background between the Saints profile and his shoulder, and only a few other minor spot retouchings.
Offered in a carved gilt wood frame in fair 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."