Condition: Used
Condition Notes: The piece is in good antique condition, but shows signs of age and wear consistent with its historic nature.Print: The print itself is in excellent condition with no visible damage or foxing. The colors remain vibrant.Frame: The ornate gilt frame has some minor chips, cracking, and loss of gesso, particularly at the corners and along the edges. This is typical for a frame of this age and adds to its antique character.Backing: The paper backing on the frame is torn and fragile. The original supplier label from the Army & Navy Co-operative Society is partially torn but still legible.Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the detailed condition report.
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Type: Print
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: Large
Theme: Portrait
Material: Paper
Framing: Framed
Production Technique: Photogravure
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Ladies
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
This is an exquisite antique print of the painting "Portrait of Alicia, Lady Stewart of Coltness" by the renowned Scottish artist Sir Henry Raeburn (17561823). This elegant portrait captures Lady Stewart in a dark dress with a striking yellow scarf, a beautiful example of late 18thcentury portraiture.
The print is housed in a periodappropriate goldgilded frame, adding to its classic appeal. It includes a paper label on the back indicating it was supplied by "The Army & Navy Cooperative Society, Ltd., Fine Art Section, 105 Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W." This label authenticates the piece's history, showing it was sold by a prestigious London department store known for providing quality goods to its members.
This piece is perfect for a collector of classic art, someone with an interest in Scottish history, or as a sophisticated decorative item for a study or living room.
Detailed Condition:
The piece is in good antique condition, but shows signs of age and wear consistent with its historic nature.
Print: The print itself is in excellent condition with no visible damage or foxing. The colors remain vibrant.
Frame: The ornate gilt frame has some minor chips, cracking, and loss of gesso, particularly at the corners and along the edges. This is typical for a frame of this age and adds to its antique character.
Backing: The paper backing on the frame is torn and fragile. The original supplier label from the Army & Navy Cooperative Society is partially torn but still legible.
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the detailed condition report.
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Historic Background:
Sir Henry Raeburn (17561823) was a prominent Scottish portrait painter who became a leading figure in the Scottish Enlightenment's artistic scene. He was known for his ability to capture the personality of his subjects with a powerful and direct style. His subjects included many of the most important figures in Scottish society.
Alicia Stewart of Coltness was the daughter of William Blacker of Carrick, County Armagh. She married Sir James Stewart Denham, the last Baronet of Coltness. While there is no record of children from their marriage, her husband was a noted economist and Jacobite who, after living in exile, inherited the family estate and title. Raeburn's portrait of her is a famous work that captures the elegance and sophistication of the era.
The Army & Navy Cooperative Society was a highend British department store founded in 1871 to provide goods to army and navy officers and their families. Their "Fine Art Section" sold highquality prints and other works, making this piece a historic item from a wellknown British institution.
