Thomas Gibson (British, 1680-1751), After Johann Kerseboom (German, active c. 1680-1708) and Jan van der Vaart (Dutch, 1647-1721)Thomas Osborne, First Duke of Leeds (Lord Danby)Inscribed "Thomas Osborne./First Duke of Leeds./Gibson pxt." l.l.
Oil on canvas, 94 x 57 in. (238.8 x 144.8 cm), unframed.
Condition: Lined, retouch, fine craquelure.
Provenance: Poulett Collection; to Sotheby's London, Old Master Paintings including the collection of Early Poulett, June 11, 1969, Lot 2; to a private collection; to Sotheby's New York, Old Master Paintings, June 4-11, 2020, Lot 118; through to the current private collection.
N.B. The original painting by Johann Kerseboom and Jan van der Vaart is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London. In the discussion of the copy at hand in the Sotheby's 2020 auction, it is noted that "Thomas Gibson most likely painted this portrait for his most important patron, John Poulett, first Early Poulett (1663-1743), who commissioned many originals and copies of portraits of famous sitters...In the present portrait, Osborne wears the lavish costume of a Knight of the Garter and holds the long white wand that signifies his role as Lord President of the Council."
Condition
Condition: The work does not have a frame.
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.