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Jan Pauwel Gillemans the Younger
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Jan Pauwel Gillemans the Younger
- A macaw and a hoopoe perched on a stone urn with a parrot on the balustrade from which hangs a swag of fruit
- signed lower right: J.P Gillemans
bears second signature lower right: J.P Gillemans.
inscribed with inventory number lower left: 404 - oil on canvas
- 24¾in by 19in
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 ('an other fruit piece with a parrot etc, by ditto Gillemans');
Possibly mentioned in the description of rooms in Newbattle, May 1764 ('a Picture of a parrot, in the Dressing Room of the White Room');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, c. 1788 ('Parrot, Parroquet, Grapes etc. - J.P.Gillemans');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 404;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 404 (Upper Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 404 (Upper Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 79 (Upper & Organ Halls);
Monteviot House inventory, 14 July 1989, no. 404 (South East Passage).
Possibly mentioned in the description of rooms in Newbattle, May 1764 ('a Picture of a parrot, in the Dressing Room of the White Room');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, c. 1788 ('Parrot, Parroquet, Grapes etc. - J.P.Gillemans');
Newbattle Abbey inventory, March 1833, no. 404;
Newbattle Abbey inventory, May 1878, no. 404 (Upper Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, 21 May 1900, no. 404 (Upper Hall);
Newbattle Abbey inventory, December 1901, p. 79 (Upper & Organ Halls);
Monteviot House inventory, 14 July 1989, no. 404 (South East Passage).
Condition
The canvas has an old and effective relining. The overall condition is very good. Inspection under UV reveals only an handful scattered localised minor retouchings, mainly in the back ground.
Offered in a gilt plaster frame in good 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
The hoopoe is derived from a painting by Melchior d'Hondecoeter, sold New York, Christie's, 29 January 1999, lot 179.