Lot 26
- 26
Hamlet Winstanley c. 1694-1756
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hamlet Winstanley
- Portrait of a gentleman and a lady
a pair, oil on canvas, unframed
- each 91 by 70.5 cm., 36 by 27¾ in.
both half length, he wearing a grey coat and blue waistcoat, she wearing a blue dress with a pink shawl, holding a basket of flowers
Condition
STRUCTURE
Both canvases have been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
Both paintings appear to be in similar, good condition. Each has some white surface marks around the edges from their previous frames. These would be concealed if re-framed and equally could be cleaned off easily. Cracquelure is even and consistent with age on both canvases. John de Carteret's portrait has a vertical line and a few small spots of what might be varnish running down a small part of the right hand side of the painting.
ULTRAVIOLET
Ultraviolet light reveals that both paintings have scattered and minor spots of re-touching to the backgrounds.
FRAME
Neither painting is framed.
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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."
Catalogue Note
It has been suggested that the sitters are John de Carteret, son of Philip de Carteret, and his wife Jane (nee Falla?). They were married on the 24th March 1758 but sadly no further information can be found.
Hamlet Winstanley was a painter and engraver based predominantly in Warrington, Lancashire. Initially self-taught as an artist by 1713 he was in London drawing in Kneller's academy in Great Queen Street, returning to Warrington in 1721.
Under the patronage of James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby, of Knowsley Hall, Lancashire, Winstanley spent two years in Italy between 1723 and 1725. On his return to England he painted members of the Stanley family which remain at Knowlsey today. Today Winstanley is perhaps best known as an early tutor of George Stubbs (1724-1806).
Hamlet Winstanley was a painter and engraver based predominantly in Warrington, Lancashire. Initially self-taught as an artist by 1713 he was in London drawing in Kneller's academy in Great Queen Street, returning to Warrington in 1721.
Under the patronage of James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby, of Knowsley Hall, Lancashire, Winstanley spent two years in Italy between 1723 and 1725. On his return to England he painted members of the Stanley family which remain at Knowlsey today. Today Winstanley is perhaps best known as an early tutor of George Stubbs (1724-1806).